Caption

szelag; Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520-?), publisher; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535); Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher; R2 (rarity). Obverse: Prussian eagle with crowned letter S on its chest; along rim between pearl borders inscription beginning with a rosette: ALBERTVS*D*G*DVX*PRVSSIE; letter A beneath which the Hohenzollern coat of arms, rosettes on both sides of the letter. Reverse: Letter A with coat of arms of Hohenzollern on both sides; rim inscription between pearl borders: SOLIDVS PRVSSIE I530 (rosettes between words). Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568). 1530; Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: szelag (solidus), diameter 20.2 mm, weight 1.25 g, axis 90°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_034

License type

Rights managed

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58.0Mb (4.4Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

szelag Wille Albrecht fl 1520- publisher Decjusz Jost Ludwik 1528-1535 Straub Strawb Heinrich R2 rarity Obverse Prussian eagle crowned letter S chest rim pearl borders inscription rosette Albertvs*D*G*Dvx*Prvssie letter beneath Hohenzollern coat arms rosettes sides Reverse Letter coat Hohenzollern rim inscription pearl borders Solidvs Prvssie I530 words Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 1530 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin solidus diameter 20.2 mm weight 1.25 g axis 90° single round metallic object sits white background showing worn surface raised decorative elements circular border object central design composed geometric shield- shapes small floral motifs near center metal aged mix dark gray brownish tones lighter silvery highlights raised areas edge irregular small chipped section.