Caption

szelag; Goebell, Hans, publisher; Nimptsch (Nimsch), Hans; Albrecht Hohenzollern (prince in Prussia; grand master; 1490–1568); R (rarity). Obverse: Prussian eagle, on its breast a crowned letter S. Along the rim, between continuous borders, an inscription beginning with a trefoil: ALBERTVS*D*G*DVX*PRVSSIE. Right: letter A, beneath which the Hohenzollern coat of arms; one rosette on each side of the letter. Reverse: along the rim, between pearl borders, inscription with rosettes between words: SOLIDVS PRVSSIE 1553. Date: 1553. Place: Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin; diameter 19.8 mm; weight 1.23 g; axis 190°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_355

License type

Rights managed

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Keywords

szelag Goebell Hans publisher Nimptsch Nimsch Albrecht Hohenzollern prince Prussia grand master 1490–1568 R rarity Obverse Prussian eagle breast crowned letter S rim continuous borders inscription trefoil Albertvs*D*G*Dvx*Prvssie Right letter A beneath Hohenzollern coat arms rosette side letter Reverse pearl borders rosettes words Solidvs Prvssie 1553 Date 1553 Place Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 19.8 mm weight 1.23 g axis 190° round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design resembling bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border raised decorative elements metal silvery-gray darker gray patina brownish tones background white.