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szelag by Hans Nimptsch (Nimsch), 1550. Silver coin (diameter 19.2 mm, weight 0.84 g, axis 225°). Obverse: Prussian eagle with crowned letter S on its chest; rim between pearl borders begins with a trefoil and bears the inscription ALBERTV, D*G*DVX*PRVSSIE. Reverse: letter A above the Hohenzollern heraldic shield, flanked by rosettes; rim between pearl borders bears the inscription SOLIDVS PRVSSIE I55O. Features Hohenzollern coat of arms and trefoils; minted in Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Identified rarity: R.

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szelag Hans Nimptsch Nimsch 1550 Silver coin diameter 19.2 mm weight 0.84 g axis 225° Obverse Prussian eagle crowned letter S chest rim pearl borders begins trefoil bears inscription ALBERTV D*G*Dvx*Prvssie Reverse letter Hohenzollern heraldic shield flanked rosettes pearl borders bears inscription SOLIDVS PRVSSIE I55O Features Hohenzollern coat arms trefoils minted Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Identified rarity R round worn coin medallion raised design shown white background object textured aged surface shades brown dark gray central raised geometric emblem surrounding decorative elements ringed border several small floral- shapes sharing gray coloration.