Teutonic groschen, Albrecht Hohenzollern (prince in Prussia; Grand Master; 1490–1568). Obverse: Brandenburg eagle with the Hohenzollern shield on his chest; on the rim, between pearl borders, an inscription. Reverse: Monastic shield of the Grand Master with a cross whose elongated, widening arms divide the rim legend and reach the outer rim; in the rim between the pearl borders there is an inscription. 1515. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 21.2 mm; weight 1.58 g; axis 190°.
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Teutonic groschen, Albrecht Hohenzollern (prince in Prussia; Grand Master; 1490–1568). Obverse: Brandenburg eagle with the Hohenzollern shield on his chest; on the rim, between pearl borders, an inscription. Reverse: Monastic shield of the Grand Master with a cross whose elongated, widening arms divide the rim legend and reach the outer rim; in the rim between the pearl borders there is an inscription. 1515. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 21.2 mm; weight 1.58 g; axis 190°.

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Teutonic groschen Albrecht Hohenzollern prince Prussia Grand Master 1490–1568 Obverse Brandenburg eagle Hohenzollern shield chest rim pearl borders inscription Reverse Monastic shield cross elongated widening arms divide rim legend reach outer rim 1515 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 21.2 mm weight 1.58 g axis 190° round metallic object uneven edge showing worn raised recessed details primarily shades silver gray darker gray faint brownish areas surface features central raised motif resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular band raised decorative elements metal scratches dents areas discoloration.

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