Caption

szelag, Nimptsch (Nimsch), Hans, R (rarity), eagles, rosettes, Hohenzollern (coat of arms), Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568). Obverse: Prussian eagle, on its chest the crowned letter S. In the rim between the pearl borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil: ALBERTVS*D*, X*PRVSSIE. Reverse: Letter A, under which the heraldic shield of the Hohenzollerns. On both sides of the letter there is one rosette. On the rim between the pearl borders there is an inscription: DVS PRVSSIE I55O (at the beginning of the legend and between the words — rosette). Legends are distorted in places. 1550, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin: diameter 20.1 mm, weight 1.11 g, axis 90°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_349

License type

Rights managed

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58.0Mb (4.1Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

szelag Nimptsch Nimsch Hans R rarity eagles rosettes Hohenzollern coat arms Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 Obverse Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription trefoil Albertvs*D* X*Prvssie Reverse Letter A under heraldic shield Hohenzollerns sides letter rosette Dvs Prvssie I55O legend words Legends distorted places 1550 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 20.1 mm weight 1.11 g axis 90° single round coin worn raised design predominantly brown darker lighter brown variations showing emblematic bird outstretched wings center circular decorative border coin surface textured aged slight irregularities edge subtle highlights shadows emphasizing relief.