Caption

szelag, Nimptsch (Nimsch), Hans, Goebell, Hans, publisher, R2 (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 trefoil. Between the words, one dot. ALBERTVS DG DVX PRVSSI. Rev.: The letter A, below which the heraldic shield of the Hohenzollerns. On both sides of the letter and above it, one rosette. In the field between the pearl borders the inscription: SOLIDVS PRVSSIE I554 (rosette at the beginning of the legend and between the words). 1554, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin: diameter 20.3 mm, weight 1.13 g, axis 160°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A44_434

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Keywords

szelag Nimptsch Nimsch Hans Goebell publisher R2 rarity eagles Hohenzollern coat arms rosettes Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 Obv. Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription trefoil words dot Albertvs Dg Dvx Prvssi Rev. letter A heraldic shield Hohenzollerns sides letter rosette field Solidvs Prvssie I554 legend 1554 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 20.3 mm weight 1.13 g axis 160° single round coin irregular edge shown plain white background coin appearing dark gray brown lighter worn highlights surface large raised central motif several decorative elements borders areas wear small dents giving textured aged appearance.