Caption

szelag; Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520-?), publisher; Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535); R2 (rarity). Obverse: Prussian eagle, on its chest a crowned letter S; on the rim between pearl borders an inscription beginning with a rosette: ALBERTVS*D*G**PRVSSI. Reverse: Letter A with the heraldic shield of the Hohenzollerns beneath, flanked by rosettes; rim inscription with rosettes: SO, PRVSS, I530; date 1530. Issued under Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568). Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.2 mm, weight 1.01 g, axis 240°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_029

License type

Rights managed

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58.0Mb (3.7Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

szelag Wille Albrecht fl 1520- publisher Straub Strawb Heinrich Decjusz Jost Ludwik 1528-1535 R2 rarity Obverse Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription rosette Albertvs*D*G**Prvssi Reverse Letter heraldic shield Hohenzollerns beneath flanked rosettes rim inscription Prvss I530 date 1530 Issued under Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.2 mm weight 1.01 g axis 240° round metal object weathered textured surface shades dark gray brown sits white background face raised circular border interior raised shapes large central geometric form resembling stylized arch frame smaller shield- form beneath ring decorative motifs small floral- impressions inner area areas darker patina lighter highlights giving mottled appearance.