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 each: ALBERTV, G DVX, VSSIE. Rv.: The letter A, beneath which the heraldic shield of the Hohenzollerns. On both sides of the letters, one rosette. In the rim between the pearl borders an inscription beginning with a rosette. Between the words one rosette each: SO, PRVSSI, 1559. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.7 mm, weight 0.84 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_168

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Rights managed

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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 G Dvx Vssie Rv. letter A beneath heraldic shield Hohenzollerns sides letters rosette Prvssi 1559 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.7 mm weight 0.84 g axis 0° worn circular object rough textured surface showing faint raised central design raised rim colored brown darker lighter variations hints gray.