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 pearl borders an inscription beginning with a rosette: ALBER*D*G*DVX, VSSIE; reverse: letter A beneath which the Hohenzollern coat of arms, with one rosette on each side of the letter; on the rim between pearl borders an inscription: SOLIDVS PRVSSIE I5, 0 (rosettes at start of legend and between words), 1530. Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568). Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.2 mm, weight 1.12 g, axis 135°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_036

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 Decjusz Jost Ludwik 1528-1535 Straub Strawb Heinrich R2 rarity Obverse Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription rosette Alber*D*G*Dvx Vssie reverse letter beneath Hohenzollern coat arms side Solidvs Prvssie I5 0 rosettes start legend words 1530 Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.2 mm weight 1.12 g axis 135° circular metallic object weathered surface showing rough texture irregular edge predominantly gray areas darker gray subtle brownish tones featuring raised central design ring raised decorative elements small floral- motifs embossed shapes visible face.