Caption

denarius, Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535); Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520-?), publisher; R3 (rarity); eagles; Hohenzollern (coat of arms); rosettes; Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490-1568). 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. Medallion coin: diameter 13.6 mm; weight 0.39 g; axis 80 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_490

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 Decjusz Jost Ludwik fl 1528-1535 Wille Albrecht 1520- R3 rarity eagles Hohenzollern coat arms rosettes Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490-1568 Obverse continuous border letter A Hohenzollern coat sides letter rosette Reverse Prussian eagle chest crowned shield letter S Date 1529–1531 Place Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Medallion coin diameter 13.6 mm weight 0.39 g axis 80 degrees single round metallic object irregular edge sits white background surface raised radial feather- ridges central vertical area visible wear small dents colors visible muted gray tarnished silver hints brownish greenish patina.