Caption

grosz; Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535); Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520-?), publisher. 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*I53Z*. 1532. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin — diameter 22.9 mm, weight 1.96 g, axis 225°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A45_321

License type

Rights managed

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Keywords

grosz Straub Strawb Heinrich publisher Decjusz Jost Ludwik fl 1528-1535 Wille Albrecht 1520- 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*I53Z* 1532 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 22.9 mm weight 1.96 g axis 225° circular metallic coin worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile man facing center surrounded beaded inner border raised outer rim decorative elements man's hair facial features rendered incised lines wear layered clothing armor visible collars coin uneven edge contours textured wear areas darker gray patina lighter silver highlights across relief.