Caption

szelag, Nimptsch (Nimsch), Hans, R (rarity). Obv.: Prussian eagle, on its chest the crowned letter S. In the rim between the pearl borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil: ALBERTVS*D*G*DVX*SIE. Rev.: 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 the inscription: SOLIDVS, SSIE I55O (rosettes at the beginning of the legend and between words). Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568). 1550. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.8 mm, weight 1.10 g, axis 225°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_069

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (4.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

szelag Nimptsch Nimsch Hans R rarity Obv. Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription trefoil Albertvs*D*G*Dvx*Sie Rev. Letter A under heraldic shield Hohenzollerns sides letter rosette Solidvs Ssie I55O rosettes legend words Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 1550 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.8 mm weight 1.10 g axis 225° circular metal object weathered textured surface shades brown gray muted green featuring raised central emblem stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded concentric circular border decorative elements edge showing irregular worn edges surface patina.