Caption

szelag, Nimptsch (Nimsch), Wolf, R3 (rarity), eagles, Hohenzollern (coat of arms), rosettes, Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568). Obv.: Prussian eagle, on its chest the crowned letter S. On the rim, between the pearl borders, an inscription beginning with a trefoil; between the words, one dot. Legend: ALBERTVS DG DVX PRVSSIE. Rev.: The letter A, below which the heraldic shield of the Hohenzollerns; on both sides of the letter, one rosette. On the rim between the pearl borders an inscription: SOLIDVS PRVSSIE I556 (rosette at the beginning of the legend and between words). 1556, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin: diameter 19.7 mm, weight 0.99 g, axis 60°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_348

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Keywords

szelag Nimptsch Nimsch Wolf R3 rarity eagles Hohenzollern coat arms rosettes Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 Obv. Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription trefoil words dot Legend Albertvs Dg Dvx Prvssie Rev. letter A heraldic shield Hohenzollerns sides letter rosette Solidvs Prvssie I556 legend 1556 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 19.7 mm weight 0.99 g axis 60° worn circular metal coin textured slightly tarnished surface shades gray silver showing raised central motif resembles ornate letterform shield- shape surrounded dotted circular border decorative elements coin edge irregular dented places appearance includes darker gray patina lighter silver highlights.