Caption

szelag; Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher; Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520-?), publisher; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535); eagles; rosettes; Hohenzollern (coat of arms); Albrecht Hohenzollern (prince of Prussia; 1490-1568). Obverse: Prussian eagle, on its chest a crowned letter S. On the rim, between the pearl borders, an inscription beginning with a rosette: ALBERTVS*D*G*, PRVSSIE. Reverse: Letter A, beneath which the coat of arms of the Hohenzollerns. On both sides of the letter, one rosette. On the rim, between the pearl borders, an inscription: SOLIDVS PRVSSIE I53I (rosettes between words). Date: 1531. Place: Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin. Diameter 19.3 mm; weight 1.06 g; axis 225°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_071

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Keywords

szelag Straub Strawb Heinrich publisher Wille Albrecht fl 1520- Decjusz Jost Ludwik 1528-1535 eagles rosettes Hohenzollern coat arms Albrecht Hohenzollern prince Prussia 1490-1568 Obverse Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription rosette Albertvs*D*G* Prvssie Reverse Letter A beneath Hohenzollerns sides letter Solidvs Prvssie I53I words Date 1531 Place Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin Diameter 19.3 mm weight 1.06 g axis 225° round worn coin embossed bird- emblem center circular raised border showing uneven edges surface wear colors visible include shades brown gray dark gray small hint greenish discoloration.