Caption

szelag; Goebell, Hans, publisher; Nimptsch (Nimsch), Hans; R (rarity); eagles; rosettes; Hohenzollern (coat of arms); 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 trefoil. Between the words, one dot. ALBERTVS DG DVX PRVSSIE. Reverse: the letter A, below which the heraldic shield of the Hohenzollerns; on both sides of the letter, one rosette. On the rim between the pearl borders an inscription: SOLIDVS PRVSSIE 1553 (rosettes between words). 1553, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin; diameter 19.2 mm; weight 0.79 g; axis 170°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_431

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (4.1Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

szelag Goebell Hans publisher Nimptsch Nimsch R rarity eagles rosettes Hohenzollern coat arms Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 Obv. Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription trefoil words dot Albertvs Dg Dvx Prvssie Reverse letter A heraldic shield Hohenzollerns sides letter rosette Solidvs Prvssie 1553 1553 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 19.2 mm weight 0.79 g axis 170° round metallic object worn textured surface showing irregular edges small chips predominantly gray darker lighter gray variations hints brownish tones featuring central raised design resembles stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border ring faint markings photographed plain white background.