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grosz, Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520-?), publisher; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535); Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher. Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490-1568) — iconography: eagles, Hohenzollern (coat of arms), male busts in armour; Aw. Prussian Eagle, on its breast a crowned letter S. Along the rim, between the pearly borders, an inscription beginning with a rosette ALBER*D*G*MAR*B, N*DVX*PRVSS. Rv. Male bust in armor, profile turned to the right, short hair, beard with sideburns. Along the rim, between the pearly borders, an inscription beginning with the Hohenzollern coat of arms shield *IVSTVS*EX*FID, IVIT*I53Z*. 1532. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 22.6 mm, weight 2.04 g, axis 300°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A45_311

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Rights managed

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Keywords

grosz Wille Albrecht fl 1520- publisher Decjusz Jost Ludwik 1528-1535 Straub Strawb Heinrich Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490-1568 iconography eagles Hohenzollern coat arms male busts armour Aw Prussian Eagle breast crowned letter S rim pearly borders inscription rosette ALBER*D*G*MAR*B N*Dvx*Prvss Rv Male bust armor profile turned right short hair beard sideburns Hohenzollern coat shield *Ivstvs*Ex*Fid Ivit*I53Z* 1532 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 22.6 mm weight 2.04 g axis 300° round metallic object raised profile man's head relief showing short hair detailed facial features enclosed beaded inner border outer rim raised decorative elements surface areas wear small dark spots visible colors silver-gray darker gray brownish discoloration.