Caption

szelag, Nimptsch (Nimsch), Hans, R3 (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*G*DVX*PRVSSIE. Reverse: Letter A, under which the heraldic shield of the Hohenzollerns; one rosette on each side of the letter; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: SOLIDVS PRVSSIE I551 (rosettes at the beginning of the legend and between words). 1551, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin: diameter 19.0 mm, weight 0.94 g, axis 270°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_351

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (3.1Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

szelag Nimptsch Nimsch Hans R3 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*G*Dvx*Prvssie Reverse Letter A under heraldic shield Hohenzollerns rosette side letter Solidvs Prvssie I551 legend words 1551 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 19.0 mm weight 0.94 g axis 270° round metal object worn dark brown gray surface showing raised central design bird outstretched wings enclosed circular border textured rim several raised decorative elements edge metal areas slight discoloration hints green lighter brown.