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 ALBERTV, VX PRVSSIE Rw. The letter A, below which a coat of arms shield. On both sides the letters one rosette. In the rim, between the pearl borders, an inscription beginning with a rosette. Between the words, one rosette each. SOLID, RVSSIE 1559, 1559. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.8 mm, weight 0.99 g, axis 60°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_155

License type

Rights managed

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58.0Mb (4.3Mb) / 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 ALBERTV VX PRVSSIE Rw letter A arms shield sides letters rosette Solid Rvssie 1559 1559 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.8 mm weight 0.99 g axis 60° circular weathered object rough textured surface showing raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded raised circular border outer band worn raised elements object shades gray brown muted tan darker spots areas subtle discoloration.