Caption

szelag with the countersignature of the City of Gdansk 1577; Nimptsch (Nimsch), Wolf, publisher; eagles, rosettes; Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568); Hohenzollern (coat of arms); Gdansk (Pomeranian Voivodeship); Av. Prussian eagle, on its chest the crowned letter S. On the rim, between the pearl borders, an inscription beginning with a tower - the mint master's mark. Between the words, one dot ALBERTVS, X PRVSSIE Rv. The letter A, under which the heraldic shield of the Hohenzollern family. On both sides of the letter one rosette. On the rim, between the pearl borders, an inscription beginning with a rosette. Between the words one rosette SOLI, PRVSSIE 1559. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.5–21.0 mm, weight 1.26 g, axis 60°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_004

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Rights managed

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Keywords

szelag countersignature City Gdansk 1577 Nimptsch Nimsch Wolf publisher eagles rosettes Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 Hohenzollern coat arms Gdansk Pomeranian Voivodeship Av Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription tower - mint master's mark words dot ALBERTVS X PRVSSIE Rv letter A under heraldic shield Hohenzollern family sides letter rosette rosette SOLI Prvssie 1559 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.5–21.0 mm weight 1.26 g axis 60° worn round metallic object uneven edge primarily dark gray areas lighter gray brownish patina showing raised circular border inner recessed area featuring stylized design small emblem surface scratches dents varied texture appearance aged metal subtle highlights shadows.