Caption

szelag, Nimptsch (Nimsch), Wolf, R1 (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 tower - the mint master's mark; between the words one dot: ALBERTVS DG DVX PRVSSIE. Rev.: the letter A, below which the heraldic shield of the Hohenzollerns; on both sides of the letter one rosette. In the rim, between the pearl borders, an inscription beginning with a rosette; one rosette between the words: SO, DVS PRVSSIE. 1557. Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin; diameter 19.8 mm; weight 1.04 g; axis 190°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_366

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Rights managed

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Keywords

szelag Nimptsch Nimsch Wolf R1 rarity eagles Hohenzollern coat arms rosettes Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 Obv. Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription tower - mint master's mark words dot Albertvs Dg Dvx Prvssie Rev. letter A heraldic shield Hohenzollerns sides letter rosette Dvs Prvssie 1557 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 19.8 mm weight 1.04 g axis 190° worn round metal coin dark brown gray patina showing raised decorative elements central design resembling shield emblem surrounded beaded inner ring textured outer rim worn motifs coin's surface uneven wear scratches metal variations gray hints lighter metallic tones.