Caption

grosz; Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher; Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520-?), publisher; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535); R3 (rarity). Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) — iconography: eagles, Hohenzollern (coat of arms), male busts in armour, Prussian Eagle with crowned letter S on its breast. Obverse: On the rim, between pearly borders, inscription *ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVS*. Reverse: Male bust in armor in profile to the right, short hair, beard with sideburns; on the rim, between pearly borders, inscription beginning with the Hohenzollern coat of arms *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I5Z9*. 1529. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 24.0 mm, weight 2.09 g, axis 20°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_186

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (4.9Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

grosz Straub Strawb Heinrich publisher Wille Albrecht fl 1520- Decjusz Jost Ludwik 1528-1535 R3 rarity Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 iconography eagles Hohenzollern coat arms male busts armour Prussian Eagle crowned letter S breast Obverse rim pearly borders inscription *ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVS* Reverse Male bust armor profile right short hair beard sideburns inscription Hohenzollern coat arms *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I5Z9* 1529 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 24.0 mm weight 2.09 g axis 20° round metallic coin worn surface showing embossed heraldic eagle motif center surrounded raised decorative border outer ring embossed markings coin displays shades gray silver areas darker gray patina subtle highlights background plain white.