Caption

szelag, Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher, Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520-?), publisher, Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535); eagles, rosettes, treasure from the village of Wsola (numism.); Hohenzollern (coat of arms); Albrecht Hohenzollern (prince of Prussia; 1490-1568). Obverse: Prussian eagle, on its breast a crowned letter S; on the rim between pearl borders an inscription beginning with a rosette: ALBERTVS*D*G*DVX, with letter A and beneath it the Hohenzollern coat of arms; on both sides of the letter a rosette. Reverse: on the rim between pearl borders an inscription: SOLIDVS PR, IE I53I (rosettes between words). Date: 1531, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin: szelag; diameter 19.0 mm; weight 0.79 g; axis 250°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A44_447

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Keywords

szelag Straub Strawb Heinrich publisher Wille Albrecht fl 1520- Decjusz Jost Ludwik 1528-1535 eagles rosettes treasure village Wsola numism Hohenzollern coat arms Albrecht Hohenzollern prince Prussia 1490-1568 Obverse Prussian eagle breast crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription rosette Albertvs*D*G*Dvx letter beneath Hohenzollern coat sides Reverse Solidvs Pr Ie I53I words Date 1531 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 19.0 mm weight 0.79 g axis 250° round worn metal coin textured uneven surface showing patina shades dark gray brown green hints rust coin features central raised design stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border outer ring raised elements coin’s edge slightly irregular weathered.