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*PRVSSIE. 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 PRVSSIE I55O (rosette at the beginning of the legend and between the words). 1550. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.9 mm, weight 1.24 g, axis 225°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_092

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Keywords

szelag Nimptsch Nimsch Hans R rarity 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 Solidvs Prvssie I55O legend words 1550 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.9 mm weight 1.24 g axis 225° round metal coin worn surface showing raised circular border central raised design center features large stylized letter- mark flanked small floral shapes shield- emblem beneath relief coin metallic tones dark gray brown lighter silvery highlights raised areas darker shadows recessed parts background plain white.