Caption

szelag, Nimptsch (Nimsch), Wolf, R1 (rarity), eagles, rosettes, Hohenzollern (coat of arms), Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568). Obv.: Prussian eagle, on its chest the crowned letter S; on the rim between pearl borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil and dots; inscription RTVS DG DVX PRVSSIE. Rev.: the letter A above the heraldic shield of the Hohenzollerns, with a rosette on each side of the letter; on the rim between pearl borders an inscription beginning with a rosette and one rosette between words: SOLIDVS PRVSSIE I557. 1557. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.9 mm, weight 1.11 g, axis 100°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_099

License type

Rights managed

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

Keywords

szelag Nimptsch Nimsch Wolf R1 rarity eagles rosettes Hohenzollern coat arms Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 Obv. Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription trefoil dots inscription RTVS DG DVX PRVSSIE Rev. letter heraldic shield Hohenzollerns rosette side words Solidvs Prvssie I557 1557 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.9 mm weight 1.11 g axis 100° round metal coin worn surface showing raised central motif resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded beaded circular border decorative elements coin aged uneven edges textured wear Visible colors include shades gray silver darker gray patina.