Caption

one and a half, Pfahler, Ernest, 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 the value numerals Z4. On the sides of the cross the date numerals 2-3. In the rim between the borders an inscription divided by a cross, MAR:BR.SRIE:I:P:D:. Rev. Under the ducal mitre, a five-field coat of arms, below in the shield the value numeral 3. In the rim between the borders, an inscription divided by the mitre and the value numeral and ending with the hallmark DIE, - DROICT, 1623. Ducal Prussia (1525-1701), Königsberg, coin; diameter 19.8 mm; weight 0.90 g; axis 135 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A65_471

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Keywords

half Pfahler Ernest 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 2-3 rim borders inscription divided Mar Br.Srie I P D Rev Under ducal mitre five-field coat shield value numeral 3 mitre value numeral ending hallmark DIE - Droict 1623 Ducal Prussia 1525-1701 Königsberg coin diameter 19.8 mm weight 0.90 g axis 135 degrees round metallic object worn textured surface showing shades silver gray dark brown small areas greenish discoloration featuring concentric raised rings central circular motif embossed shapes surrounded decorative elements ring raised characters edge uneven wear darker patches parts rim.