Caption

Denarius, Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher; Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520-? ), publisher; Decius, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535); R3 (rarity). Motifs: eagles, Hohenzollern coat of arms, rosettes. Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568). Obverse: in beaded border the letter A, below which the heraldic shield of the Hohenzollerns; on both sides of and above the letter one rosette. Reverse: in a pearl border a Prussian eagle; on its chest a crowned shield with the letter S. Date: 1529–1531. Place: Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Object type: coin. Dimensions: diameter 12.9 mm; weight 0.43 g; axis 30°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_488

License type

Rights managed

Available size

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

Keywords

Denarius Straub Strawb Heinrich publisher Wille Albrecht fl 1520- Decius Jost Ludwik 1528-1535 R3 rarity Motifs eagles Hohenzollern coat arms rosettes Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 Obverse beaded border letter A heraldic shield Hohenzollerns sides letter rosette Reverse pearl border Prussian eagle chest crowned shield letter S Date 1529–1531 Place Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Object type coin Dimensions diameter 12.9 mm weight 0.43 g axis 30° small irregularly shaped round object textured embossed surface showing radial feather- pattern object metallic weathered patina shades dark brown greenish-brown hints dull yellow set plain white background.