Caption

szelag; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528–1535); Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher; Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520–?), publisher; eagles; rosettes; Hohenzollern (coat of arms); Albrecht Hohenzollern (prince of Prussia; 1490–1568). Obverse: Prussian eagle with crowned letter S on its breast; on the rim between pearl borders an inscription beginning with a rosette: ALBERTVS*D*G*DVX*PRVSSI; reverse: letter A with Hohenzollern coat of arms beneath, flanked by rosettes; on the rim between pearl borders an inscription: SOLIDVS PRVSSIE I53I (rosettes between words). Date: 1531. Place: Ducal Prussia, Königsberg. Coin: szelag; diameter 20.0 mm; weight 1.16 g; axis 135°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_042

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Rights managed

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Keywords

szelag Decjusz Jost Ludwik fl 1528–1535 Straub Strawb Heinrich publisher Wille Albrecht 1520– eagles rosettes Hohenzollern coat arms Albrecht Hohenzollern prince Prussia 1490–1568 Obverse Prussian eagle crowned letter S breast rim pearl borders inscription rosette Albertvs*D*G*Dvx*Prvssi reverse letter Hohenzollern coat arms beneath flanked Solidvs Prvssie I53I words Date 1531 Place Ducal Prussia Königsberg Coin diameter 20.0 mm weight 1.16 g axis 135° round metal coin worn raised central emblem showing stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border outer featuring characters coin tarnished surface areas darker gray lighter silver tones uneven edges.