Caption

one and a half, Ernest Pfahler, Department of Coins of Lands Associated with Poland, 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°.

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Keywords

half Ernest Pfahler Department Coins Lands Associated Poland 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° round metallic object worn textured surface showing central embossed divided quarters stylized motifs surrounded raised border faint decorative elements metal primarily silver-gray areas darker gray brownish discoloration small patches greenish corrosion wear gives surface mottled uneven appearance.