Caption

szelag; Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520-?), publisher; Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535); eagles; rosettes; Hohenzollern (coat of arms); Albrecht Hohenzollern (prince of Prussia; 1490-1568). Obverse: Prussian eagle with crowned letter S on its breast; on rim between pearl borders an inscription beginning with a rosette: ALBERTVS*D*G*DVX*PRVSSIE. Reverse: Letter A with Hohenzollern coat of arms beneath, flanked by rosettes; on rim between pearl borders inscription: SOLIDVS PRVSSIE I53I (rosettes at beginning and between words). Date: 1531. Place: Ducal Prussia, Königsberg. Coin type: szelag; diameter 19.6 mm; weight 1.11 g; axis 90°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_054

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Keywords

szelag Wille Albrecht fl 1520- publisher Straub Strawb Heinrich Decjusz Jost Ludwik 1528-1535 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*Prvssie Reverse Letter Hohenzollern coat arms beneath flanked pearl borders inscription Solidvs Prvssie I53I words Date 1531 Place Ducal Prussia Königsberg Coin type diameter 19.6 mm weight 1.11 g axis 90° circular metal coin worn surface centered white background coin raised central shield- design surrounded decorative border outer ring raised elements edge metal dark gray brownish tones areas lighter gray highlights subtle greenish patina places surface scratches uneven wear giving textured aged appearance.