Caption

grosz; Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher; Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520-?), publisher; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535); R (rarity). Obverse: Prussian eagle; on its breast a crowned letter S; along the rim between pearly borders an inscription beginning with a rosette ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSS. Reverse: male bust in armour, profile turned to the right, short hair, beard with sideburns; along the rim between pearly borders an inscription beginning with the Hohenzollern coat of arms *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I53O*. 1530. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 23.3 mm; weight 1.98 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_201

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (4.6Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

grosz Straub Strawb Heinrich publisher Wille Albrecht fl 1520- Decjusz Jost Ludwik 1528-1535 R rarity Obverse Prussian eagle breast crowned letter S rim pearly borders inscription rosette ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSS Reverse male bust armour profile turned right short hair beard sideburns Hohenzollern coat arms *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I53O* 1530 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 23.3 mm weight 1.98 g axis 180° single round metallic coin shown white background appearing worn textured dull silver-gray color subtle darker tarnished areas coin features raised central design stylized bird outspread wings surrounded beaded circular border outer raised decorative elements surface fine scratches uneven patina highlights raised edges slightly darker recessed areas.