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. On both sides of the letter there is one rosette. On 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_352

License type

Rights managed

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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 sides letter rosette Solidvs Prvssie I551 legend words 1551 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 19.0 mm weight 0.94 g axis 270° circular coin worn dark gray surface showing lighter darker areas small patches green brown discoloration coin raised central design featuring large stylized letter- element shield- shape surrounded raised circular border decorative floral motifs inner rim rendered metallic gray tones.