Caption

Denarius, 1529–1531, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia. Maker/publishers: Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520-?); Decius, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528–1535); Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher. Rarity: R3. Obverse: in beaded border the letter A with the Hohenzollern coat of arms below; one rosette on both sides of and above the letter. Reverse: in a pearl border a Prussian eagle; on its chest a crowned shield with the letter S. Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568). Coin; diameter 13.0 mm; weight 0.37 g; axis 330°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_484

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.3Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius 1529–1531 Königsberg Ducal Prussia Maker publishers Wille Albrecht fl 1520- Decius Jost Ludwik 1528–1535 Straub Strawb Heinrich publisher Rarity R3 Obverse beaded border letter Hohenzollern coat arms rosette sides Reverse pearl border Prussian eagle chest crowned shield letter S Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 Coin diameter 13.0 mm weight 0.37 g axis 330° small round metal object worn irregular edge showing raised design surface mix dark brown greenish patina hints reddish-brown tones lighter silvery highlights raised areas design includes radiating featherlike shapes curved lines creating symmetrical motif.