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Decius Grosz; Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528–1535), publisher Straub (Strawb); Heinrich, publisher Wille; Albrecht (fl. 1520–?), publisher. Coin, 1532, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Aw: Prussian eagle with 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'. Rw: Male bust in armour, profile 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*I53Z*'. Diameter 22.8 mm; weight 1.86 g; axis 315°. Iconography: Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568), eagles, Hohenzollern coat of arms, male busts in armour.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A44_437

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Keywords

Decius Grosz Jost Ludwik fl 1528–1535 publisher Straub Strawb Heinrich publisher Wille Albrecht 1520– publisher Coin 1532 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Aw Prussian eagle breast crowned letter S rim pearly borders inscription rosette Alber*D*G*Mar*Bran*Dvx*Prvss Rw Male bust armour profile right short hair beard sideburns Hohenzollern coat arms *Ivstvs*Ex*Fide*Vivit*I53Z* Diameter 22.8 mm weight 1.86 g axis 315° Iconography Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 eagles male busts circular metallic coin slightly irregular edge shown plain white background coin surface mostly gray darker-gray recessed areas lighter-gray raised highlights featuring central embossed bird spread wings stylized feather details surrounded beaded circular border outer ring raised decorative elements shapes.