Caption

szelag, Nimptsch (Nimsch), Hans, R (rarity); eagles, rosettes, Hohenzollern (coat of arms); Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568). 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 between words). 1550. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.8 mm, weight 1.10 g, axis 225°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_070

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Keywords

szelag Nimptsch Nimsch Hans R rarity eagles rosettes Hohenzollern coat arms Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 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 words 1550 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.8 mm weight 1.10 g axis 225° round worn coin textured metal surface shades brown gray muted copper coin raised circular border large central raised motif includes stylized letter- shape small shield- group small decorative floral shapes inner circle coin’s surface areas darker patina lighter highlights uneven edges surface wear.