Caption

szelag; Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520-?), publisher; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535); Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher; R2 (rarity). Obverse: Prussian eagle; on its chest a crowned letter S. On the rim, between the pearl borders, an inscription beginning with a rosette: ALBERTVS*D*G*DVX*PRVSSIE. Reverse: Letter A beneath which the heraldic shield of the Hohenzollern family; one rosette on both sides of the letter. On the rim, between the pearl borders, an inscription with rosettes: OLID, RVSSIE I530. Date: 1530. Issue: Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: szelag; diameter 19.4 mm; weight 0.92 g; axis 0°. Maker/attribution: Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A45_026

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Keywords

szelag Wille Albrecht fl 1520- publisher Decjusz Jost Ludwik 1528-1535 Straub Strawb Heinrich R2 rarity Obverse Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription rosette Albertvs*D*G*Dvx*Prvssie Reverse Letter beneath heraldic shield Hohenzollern family sides letter rosettes Olid Rvssie I530 Date 1530 Issue Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.4 mm weight 0.92 g axis 0° Maker attribution Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 single round coin textured surface worn edges centered white background coin dark gray lighter gray highlights embossed central motif resembling stylized bird spread wings surrounded circular border ring raised decorative elements edge.