Caption

one and a half; George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Prince of Prussia; 1620–1640); cross (iconographic); orb of rule (iconographic); coats of arms. Obverse: 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, .BR.SR, PD Rw. Reverse: 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 - DROICT: 1621. Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin; diameter 18.8 mm; weight 1.15 g; axis 270°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_033

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Rights managed

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26.7Mb (2.8Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3053 x 3053 (300dpi)

Keywords

half George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Prince Prussia 1620–1640 cross iconographic orb rule coats arms Obverse royal orb arms terminating finials lower part value numerals Z4 sides date numerals ZI rim borders inscription divided ending heart GE.WI .Br.Sr PD Rw Reverse under ducal mitre five-field coat shield value numeral 3 mitre value numeral DIEV & MON - DROICT 1621 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 18.8 mm weight 1.15 g axis 270° round metallic object worn textured surface shades gray patches darker brownish rust object raised circular patterns decorative motifs concentric rings central circular emblem carved lines ring bead- raised dots center several stylized floral leafy shapes near top outer edge features raised ornamental elements curved shapes surface scratches pits uneven wear giving rough appearance.