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; on the rim between pearl borders an inscription beginning with a rosette: ALBERTVS *G*DVX*PRVSSIE. Reverse: Letter A, beneath which the Hohenzollern coat of arms; on both sides of the letter one rosette; on the rim between pearl borders an inscription: SOLIDVS PRVSSIE, 1530 (rosettes between words). Date: 1530. Issued in Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.7 mm, weight 0.90 g, axis 315°. Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A45_031

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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 rosette Albertvs *G*Dvx*Prvssie Reverse Letter A beneath Hohenzollern coat arms sides letter Solidvs Prvssie 1530 rosettes words Date Issued Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.7 mm weight 0.90 g axis 315° Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 single circular coin worn uneven edges small chunk missing side displaying raised design includes large central geometric motif surrounding decorative elements coin's surface irregular texture wear visible colors dark brown olive green muted gray lighter gray highlights raised areas.