Caption

Denarius, Nimptsch (Nimsch). Obverse: in beaded border the letter A beneath the Hohenzollern coat of arms; numerals of the date 5 - 9 on the sides of the letter; rosette above the letter. Reverse: in beaded border the Prussian eagle with a crowned shield bearing the letter S on its chest. Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568). 1559. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Silver coin; diameter 12.6 mm, weight 0.29 g, axis 90°. R5 (rarity). Eagles, rosettes.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_141

License type

Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.1Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Nimptsch Nimsch Obverse beaded border letter beneath Hohenzollern coat arms numerals date 5 - 9 sides rosette Reverse Prussian eagle crowned shield bearing letter S chest Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 1559 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Silver coin diameter 12.6 mm weight 0.29 g axis 90° R5 rarity Eagles rosettes small round worn coin- object rough textured surface dark brown gray tones showing faint raised shapes curved lines face edges irregular slightly uneven shallow contrast darker recessed areas lighter metallic highlights.