Caption

szelag, Nimptsch (Nimsch), Wolf, R (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 I558. 1558. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.5 mm, weight 1.05 g, axis 315°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_129

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (3.9Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

szelag Nimptsch Nimsch Wolf R 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 I558 1558 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.5 mm weight 1.05 g axis 315° circular metallic object aged dark silver-gray surface showing areas lighter gray highlights subtle brownish greenish patina featuring raised central design resembles stylized bird outstretched wings enclosed circular border ring raised decorative elements spaced outer edge.