Caption

szelag, Nimptsch (Nimsch), Wolf, R (rarity), eagles, Hohenzollern (coat of arms), rosettes, Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568). Obverse: outline of a Prussian eagle; on the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription beginning with a tower— the mint master's sign; between the words one dot, ALBERTVS DG DVX PRVSSIE. Reverse: outline of the letter A with the Hohenzollern coat of arms beneath; one rosette on each side of the letter; on the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription with one rosette between words, DVS PRVSSIE 1559. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.3 mm, weight 0.79 g, axis 45 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_153

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Rights managed

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Keywords

szelag Nimptsch Nimsch Wolf R rarity eagles Hohenzollern coat arms rosettes Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 Obverse outline Prussian eagle rim pearl-shaped borders inscription tower mint master's sign words dot Albertvs Dg Dvx Prvssie Reverse letter Hohenzollern coat arms beneath rosette side Dvs Prvssie 1559 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.3 mm weight 0.79 g axis 45 degrees circular metallic object weathered uneven surface showing areas gray darker gray patches brownish-red discoloration raised rim faint circular inner border worn relief details within central area.