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: VS*D*G*DVX*P, VSSIE Rw. Letter A, under which the heraldic shield of the Hohenzollerns. On both sides of the letter there is one rosette. In the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: SOLIDVS PRV, IE I55O (At the beginning of the legend and between the words - rosette). 1550. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.3 mm, weight 0.71 g, axis 60°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A45_081

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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 Vs*D*G*Dvx*P VSSIE Rw Letter A under heraldic shield Hohenzollerns sides letter rosette Solidvs Prv Ie I55O legend words - rosette 1550 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.3 mm weight 0.71 g axis 60° single round worn metallic coin sits white background showing textured surface raised indented areas primarily gray darker gray brownish tarnish lighter silvery highlights metal catches light central area displays circular motif radiating feather- shapes slightly edge outer band worn decorative elements irregularities small chips rough spots.