Caption

grosz; Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher; Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520-?), publisher; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535); R3 (rarity). Obverse: Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) — iconography: Hohenzollern coat of arms, male bust in armour, Prussian eagle on its breast a crowned letter S. On the rim, between pearly borders, inscription *ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVS. Reverse: Male bust in armor in profile turned 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 23.3 mm, weight 1.82 g, axis 280°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_189

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Rights managed

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Keywords

grosz Straub Strawb Heinrich publisher Wille Albrecht fl 1520- Decjusz Jost Ludwik 1528-1535 R3 rarity Obverse Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 iconography Hohenzollern coat arms male bust armour Prussian eagle breast crowned letter S rim pearly borders inscription *ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVS Reverse Male bust armor profile turned right short hair beard sideburns inscription arms *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I5Z9* 1529 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 23.3 mm weight 1.82 g axis 280° round metallic coin worn silver-gray surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings shield- shape chest surrounded decorative beaded inner ring outer border raised markings coin's edge slightly irregular dented places colors visible silver-gray darker gray areas wear shadow.