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*PRVSSIE. Rev.: Letter A, under which the heraldic shield of the Hohenzollerns; on both sides of the letter one rosette. In the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: SOL, VS PRVSSIE I55O (rosettes at beginning and between words). 1550. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 18.7 mm, weight 0.87 g, axis 45°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_075

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Rights managed

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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*Prvssie Rev. Letter A under heraldic shield Hohenzollerns sides letter rosette Sol Vs Prvssie I55O words 1550 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 18.7 mm weight 0.87 g axis 45° round worn coin textured surface showing raised emblem bird outstretched wings inside circular border shades gray muted silver areas darker patina.