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; hoard from the village of Wsola (numismatic). 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*PRVS. Reverse: 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, 1534. Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin: grosz; diameter 23.0 mm; weight 1.80 g; axis 150°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_470

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Rights managed

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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 hoard village Wsola numismatic Obverse Prussian eagle breast crowned letter S rim pearly borders inscription rosette ALBER*D G*Mar*Bran*Dvx*Prvs Reverse male bust armour profile right short hair beard sideburns arms *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT 1534 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 23.0 mm weight 1.80 g axis 150° round metal coin worn surface showing raised heraldic bird design center decorative beaded border displaying shades gray darker gray hints brownish discoloration parts central design rim.