Caption

grosz, Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520-?), publisher; Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535). Obverse: eagles, Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) — iconography; Hohenzollern coat of arms; male bust in armour; Prussian Eagle with on its breast a crowned letter S. Along the rim, between pearly borders, an inscription beginning with a rosette ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DV. Reverse: male bust in armor, 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*I53Z*. Date: 1532. Place: Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: grosz; diameter 22.5 mm; weight 1.97 g; axis 135°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_303

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Rights managed

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Keywords

grosz Wille Albrecht fl 1520- publisher Straub Strawb Heinrich Decjusz Jost Ludwik 1528-1535 Obverse eagles Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 iconography Hohenzollern coat arms male bust armour Prussian Eagle breast crowned letter S rim pearly borders inscription rosette ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DV Reverse armor profile turned right short hair beard sideburns arms *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I53Z* Date 1532 Place Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 22.5 mm weight 1.97 g axis 135° circular metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile bearded man facing center surrounded beaded inner border decorative outer rim raised elements object areas darker gray patina small spots discoloration rough edges minor nicks small chip side set plain white background.