Caption

szelag, Nimptsch (Nimsch), Hans, R (rarity). Obverse: Prussian eagle, on its chest the crowned letter S. In the rim between the pearl borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil: ALVS*D*G*DVX*PRVSSIE. Reverse: 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: SO, DVS PRVSSIE I550 (rosette at the beginning of the legend and between the words). 1550. Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568). Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.0 mm, weight 0.87 g, axis 260°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_093

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (3.8Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

szelag Nimptsch Nimsch Hans R rarity Obverse Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription trefoil Alvs*D*G*Dvx*Prvssie Reverse Letter A under heraldic shield Hohenzollerns sides letter rosette Dvs Prvssie I550 legend words 1550 Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.0 mm weight 0.87 g axis 260° circular metal object worn raised designs irregular edges showing central bird- figure outstretched wings surrounded ring decorative motifs surface textured uneven areas wear slight corrosion colors visible brown dark brown gray hints greenish patina.