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Decius Grosz (fl. 1528–1535); Albrecht Wille (fl. 1520–?), publisher; Heinrich Straub (Strawb), publisher. Silver coin, 1531, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Obverse: Aw. Prussian Eagle with on its breast a crowned letter S; along rim between pearly borders an inscription beginning with a rosette ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSS. Reverse: male bust in armor, profile right, short hair, beard with sideburns; along rim between pearly borders beginning with the Hohenzollern coat of arms *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I53I*. Hohenzollern (coat of arms); Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) — iconography. Coin: diameter 22.3 mm, weight 1.95 g, axis 150°. R1 (rarity).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A45_251

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Keywords

Decius Grosz fl 1528–1535 Albrecht Wille 1520– publisher Heinrich Straub Strawb Silver coin 1531 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Obverse Aw Prussian Eagle breast crowned letter S rim pearly borders inscription rosette ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSS Reverse male bust armor profile right short hair beard sideburns Hohenzollern coat arms *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I53I* Hohenzollern coat arms Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 iconography Coin diameter 22.3 mm weight 1.95 g axis 150° R1 rarity round worn metallic coin shades silver gray raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings detailed tail surrounded ornamental circular border decorative rim coin uneven edges slight surface scratches patina.