Caption

szelag; Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520-?), publisher; Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535); eagles; Hohenzollern (coat of arms); rosettes; Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490-1568). Av. Prussian eagle. On the rim, between the pearl borders, an inscription beginning with a rosette: ALBERTVS*D*G*DVX*PRVSSIE. Rv. The letter A, under which the heraldic shield of the Hohenzollern family. One rosette on both sides of the letter. On the rim, between the pearl borders, the inscription: SOLIDVS, I53I (at the beginning of the legend and between the words — rosette). 1531. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.2 mm, weight 0.79 g, axis 135°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_060

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Rights managed

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Keywords

szelag Wille Albrecht fl 1520- publisher Straub Strawb Heinrich Decjusz Jost Ludwik 1528-1535 eagles Hohenzollern coat arms rosettes Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490-1568 Av Prussian eagle rim pearl borders inscription rosette Albertvs*D*G*Dvx*Prvssie Rv letter A under heraldic shield Hohenzollern family sides letter Solidvs I53I legend words 1531 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.2 mm weight 0.79 g axis 135° single round metallic object worn rough surface shades grey brown sits white background object areas darker brown discoloration small reddish spots incised shapes shallow relief forming geometric curved patterns across face outer edge slightly irregular darker center.