Caption

szelag; Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535); Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520-?), publisher; Szymonski, Jan (1887-1954); eagles; rosettes; Hohenzollern (coat of arms); Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490-1568). Obverse: Prussian eagle with crowned letter S on its chest; on the rim between pearl borders an inscription beginning with a rosette: ALBER*D*G*DVX*PRVSSIE, and a letter A beneath which the Hohenzollern coat of arms, with a rosette on each side of the letter. Reverse: letter A with the coat of arms beneath; on the rim between pearl borders an inscription: SOLIDVS PRVSSIE I530 (rosettes at the beginning of the legend and between words). Date: 1530. Place: Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Object: coin (szelag). Measurements: diameter 19.7 mm; weight 1.07 g; axis 270°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_032

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (4.3Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

szelag Straub Strawb Heinrich publisher Decjusz Jost Ludwik fl 1528-1535 Wille Albrecht 1520- Szymonski Jan 1887-1954 eagles rosettes Hohenzollern coat arms Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490-1568 Obverse Prussian eagle crowned letter S chest rim pearl borders inscription rosette Alber*D*G*Dvx*Prvssie letter beneath Hohenzollern coat side Reverse arms beneath Solidvs Prvssie I530 legend words Date 1530 Place Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Object coin Measurements diameter 19.7 mm weight 1.07 g axis 270° circular metallic object worn textured surface featuring raised decorative elements patterns object predominantly gray darker lighter silver tones central motif includes intersecting bars curved shapes surrounded beaded inner border ring ornamental markings small floral- symbols edges slightly irregular appearance aged metal areas uneven patina shades gray silver.