Caption

szelag, Nimptsch (Nimsch), Hans, R (rarity), eagles, Hohenzollern (coat of arms), rosettes, Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568). Obverse: Prussian eagle with crowned letter S on its chest. In the rim between the pearl borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil: ALB, VS*D*G*DV, PRVSSIE. Reverse: Letter A with the heraldic shield of the Hohenzollerns beneath; a rosette on each side of the letter. On the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: SOLIDV, SSIE I55O (rosettes between words). 1550. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.5 mm, weight 1.09 g, axis 315°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_068

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Rights managed

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Keywords

szelag Nimptsch Nimsch Hans R rarity eagles Hohenzollern coat arms rosettes Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 Obverse Prussian eagle crowned letter S chest rim pearl borders inscription trefoil Alb Vs*D*G*Dv Prvssie Reverse Letter heraldic shield Hohenzollerns beneath rosette side letter Solidv Ssie I55O words 1550 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.5 mm weight 1.09 g axis 315° single round coin weathered metallic surface showing tones brown dark gray muted green featuring central raised design stylized letter- form small shield within circular border surrounded decorative shapes ring raised motifs edge.