Caption

grosz; Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528–1535); Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520–? ), publisher; R3 (rarity). Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) — iconography: Hohenzollern coat of arms; male busts in armour; eagles; obverse: Prussian Eagle with on its breast a crowned letter S; on the rim, between pearly borders, inscription *ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVS*. Reverse: male bust in armor in profile turned to the right, short hair, beard with sideburns; on the rim, between pearly borders, an inscription beginning with the Hohenzollern coat of arms *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I5Z9*. 1529, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin; diameter 23.8 mm; weight 2.10 g; axis 45°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A44_383

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Keywords

grosz Straub Strawb Heinrich publisher Decjusz Jost Ludwik fl 1528–1535 Wille Albrecht 1520– R3 rarity Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 iconography Hohenzollern coat arms male busts armour eagles obverse Prussian Eagle breast crowned letter S rim pearly borders inscription *ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVS* Reverse male bust armor profile turned right short hair beard sideburns inscription arms *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I5Z9* 1529 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 23.8 mm weight 2.10 g axis 45° round metallic coin worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile bearded man facing center surrounded beaded inner border textured outer rim contains raised decorative elements coin areas darker gray patina slight greenish spots faint scratches wear across surface.