Caption

Denarius, Nimptsch (Nimsch). Obverse: Letter A with Hohenzollern coat of arms below; date numerals 5 - 8 on the sides of the letter; rosette above the letter. Reverse: Prussian eagle with a crowned shield bearing the letter S on its chest. Issued 1558, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Maker: Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568). Details: Wolf, R5 (rarity); eagles; rosettes. Coin: diameter 12.7 mm, weight 0.35 g, axis 220°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A44_499

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Keywords

Denarius Nimptsch Nimsch Obverse Letter Hohenzollern coat arms date numerals 5 - 8 sides letter rosette Reverse Prussian eagle crowned shield bearing letter S chest Issued 1558 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Maker Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 Details Wolf R5 rarity eagles rosettes Coin diameter 12.7 mm weight 0.35 g axis 220° small round object uneven weathered surface radial carved embossed patterns showing textured ridges grooves colors visible include shades dark gray brown hints greenish patina set plain white background.