Caption

szelag; Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher; Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520-?), publisher; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535); R2 (rarity). Obverse: Prussian eagle, on its chest a crowned letter S. Along the rim, between the pearl borders, inscription: *ALBERTVS*D* *DVX*PRVSSIE*. Reverse: Letter A, beneath which the coat of arms of the Hohenzollern family; on both sides of the letter, one six-pointed star. Along the rim, between the pearl borders, inscription: *SOLIDVS*PRVSSIE*I5Z9*. Date: 1529. Region: Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Denomination: coin (szelag). Measurements: diameter 20.1 mm; weight 1.29 g; axis 0°. Issuer: Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A45_020

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Keywords

szelag Straub Strawb Heinrich publisher Wille Albrecht fl 1520- Decjusz Jost Ludwik 1528-1535 R2 rarity Obverse Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription *Albertvs*D* *Dvx*Prvssie* Reverse Letter A beneath coat arms Hohenzollern family sides letter six-pointed star *Solidvs*Prvssie*I5Z9* Date 1529 Region Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Denomination coin Measurements diameter 20.1 mm weight 1.29 g axis 0° Issuer Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central motif stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded decorative borders raised edging metal aged mix brown gray dark green muted copper tones areas darker patina lighter patches.