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). Av.: Prussian eagle, on its chest a crowned letter S. On the rim, between the pearl borders, an inscription beginning with a rosette: ALBER, D*G*DVX*PRVSSIE. Rv.: Letter A, under which the heraldic shield of the Hohenzollerns; on both sides of the letter, one rosette. On the rim, between the pearl borders, an inscription: SOLIDVS PRVS I53I (rosettes between words). 1531. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.8 mm; weight 1.20 g; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_063

License type

Rights managed

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58.0Mb (4.1Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

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 Av. Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription rosette Alber D*G*Dvx*Prvssie Rv. Letter A under heraldic shield Hohenzollerns sides letter Solidvs Prvs I53I words 1531 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.8 mm weight 1.20 g axis 0° circular weathered metallic object textured surface showing raised central motif resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded concentric raised borders outer ring decorative elements object worn uneven edges visible colors gray dark gray subtle brownish tones.