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 the pearl borders, an inscription beginning with a tower — the mint master's mark. Between the words one dot: ALBERTVS DG DVX PRVSSIE. Rev.: The letter A, below which the heraldic shield of the Hohenzollerns. On both sides of the letter, one rosette. On the rim, between the pearl borders, an inscription beginning with a rosette. One rosette between the words: SOLIDVS PRVSSIE 1557. 1557. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg; coin. Diameter 20.5 mm, weight 1.19 g, axis 170°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A45_113

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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 tower mint master's mark words dot Albertvs Dg Dvx Prvssie Rev. letter A heraldic shield Hohenzollerns sides letter rosette Solidvs Prvssie 1557 1557 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg coin Diameter 20.5 mm weight 1.19 g axis 170° circular metal coin worn surface showing raised central bird design spread wings textured border shades gray silver muted brown darker gray recessed areas lighter silver raised details areas subtle brownish tarnish edges.