Caption

one and a half, George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620-1640), cross (iconographic), orb of rule (iconographic), coats of arms. Obv. Royal orb with a cross with arms terminating in finials. In the lower part of the orb, value numerals Z4. On the sides of the cross, date numerals ZI. On the rim between the borders, an inscription divided by a cross, beginning and ending with a heart: GE.WI.MAR.BR.SRIELPD. Rv. Under the ducal mitre, a five-field coat of arms; below in the shield the value numeral 3. On the rim between the borders, an inscription divided by the mitre and the value numeral: DIEV & MON - DRO. 1621. Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin; diameter 19.0 mm; weight 1.11 g; axis 315°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_032

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Keywords

half George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620-1640 cross iconographic orb rule coats arms Obv Royal orb arms terminating finials lower part value numerals Z4 sides date numerals ZI rim borders inscription divided ending heart Ge.Wi.Mar.Br.Srielpd Rv Under ducal mitre five-field coat shield value numeral 3 mitre value numeral Diev & Mon - Dro 1621 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 19.0 mm weight 1.11 g axis 315° circular metal coin worn embossed design center surrounded outer ring raised decorative elements markings surface areas wear rough texture small pits scratches coin displays mix gray dark gray brownish tones subtle lighter highlights raised edges.