Caption

Denarius; Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528–1535); Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520–?), publisher; R3 (rarity). Obverse: In a continuous border the letter A, below which the Hohenzollern coat of arms; on both sides of the letter and above it one rosette. Reverse: In a continuous border a Prussian eagle; on its chest a crowned shield with the letter S. Date: 1529–1531. Place: Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Object type: medallion/coin. Materials/measurements: diameter 13.6 mm, weight 0.39 g, axis 80°. Historical person: Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568).

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_489

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Straub Strawb Heinrich publisher Decjusz Jost Ludwik fl 1528–1535 Wille Albrecht 1520– R3 rarity Obverse continuous border letter A Hohenzollern coat arms sides letter rosette Reverse Prussian eagle chest crowned shield letter S Date 1529–1531 Place Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Object type medallion coin Materials measurements diameter 13.6 mm weight 0.39 g axis 80° Historical person Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 small round object resembling worn coin sits plain white background object uneven textured surface raised recessed areas rough edges notches central motif curved linear shapes visible colors muted gray dark gray brownish-gray hints metallic sheen.