Caption

denarius, Decius, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528–1535), Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher, Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520–?), publisher, R3 (rarity); motifs: eagles, Hohenzollern (coat of arms), rosettes; Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568). Obverse: in beaded border the letter A, below which the heraldic shield of the Hohenzollerns; on both sides of and above the letter, one rosette. Reverse: in a pearl border a Prussian eagle; on its chest a crowned shield with the letter S. Date: 1529–1531, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin: diameter 12.1 mm, weight 0.20 g, axis 50°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_342

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.3Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

denarius Decius Jost Ludwik fl 1528–1535 Straub Strawb Heinrich publisher Wille Albrecht 1520– R3 rarity motifs eagles Hohenzollern coat arms rosettes Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 Obverse beaded border letter A heraldic shield Hohenzollerns sides letter rosette Reverse pearl border Prussian eagle chest crowned shield letter S Date 1529–1531 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 12.1 mm weight 0.20 g axis 50° single round textured object sits white background brown variations darker lighter brown tones irregular rough surface carved raised patterns curved ridges.