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; between the words, one dot: AL, DG DVX PRVSSIE. Rev.: the letter A with the heraldic shield of the Hohenzollerns below; on both sides of the letter, one rosette. In the rim, between pearl borders, an inscription beginning with a rosette; one rosette between the words: SOLIDVS PRVSSIE. 1557. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.6 mm; weight 0.96 g; axis 270°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_102

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (3.7Mb) / 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 words dot Al Dg Dvx Prvssie Rev. letter heraldic shield Hohenzollerns sides rosette Solidvs Prvssie 1557 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.6 mm weight 0.96 g axis 270° single round coin worn textured surface showing raised decorative patterns embossed heraldic bird center coin metallic mix gray dark silver brownish tones areas darker patina slight greenish discoloration recessed parts irregular edge visible dents scratches.