Caption

Grosz, Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher; Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520-?), publisher; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535). Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) — iconography: eagles, Hohenzollern (coat of arms), male busts in armour. Obverse: Prussian Eagle, on its breast a crowned letter S; along the rim, between pearly borders, an inscription beginning with a rosette ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSS. Reverse: male bust in armor, profile turned to the right, short hair, beard with sideburns; along the rim, between pearly borders, an inscription beginning with the Hohenzollern coat of arms *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I533*. Date: 1533, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin: diameter 23.6 mm, weight 2.07 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A44_413

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Keywords

Grosz Straub Strawb Heinrich publisher Wille Albrecht fl 1520- Decjusz Jost Ludwik 1528-1535 Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 iconography eagles Hohenzollern coat arms male busts armour Obverse Prussian Eagle breast crowned letter S rim pearly borders inscription rosette ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSS Reverse male bust armor profile turned right short hair beard sideburns Hohenzollern coat arms *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I533* Date 1533 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 23.6 mm weight 2.07 g axis 180 degrees round metallic coin raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings detailed feathers surrounded decorative circular border coin textured worn surfaces small scratches areas patina metal silver-gray hints darker gray recessed areas faint bluish-green spots places outer edge slightly irregular beaded rim background plain white.