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grosz; Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535); Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520-?), publisher; Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490-1568) — iconography: eagles; Hohenzollern coat of arms; male busts in armour; obverse: Prussian Eagle with on its breast a crowned letter S; along the rim, between pearly borders, inscription beginning with a rosette ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSS; reverse: male bust in armor, profile to the right, short hair, beard with sideburns; along the rim, between pearly borders, inscription beginning with the Hohenzollern coat of arms *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I533*; 1533; Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg; coin: diameter 22.5 mm, weight 1.75 g, axis 270°

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A45_346

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Keywords

grosz Straub Strawb Heinrich publisher Decjusz Jost Ludwik fl 1528-1535 Wille Albrecht 1520- Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490-1568 iconography eagles Hohenzollern coat arms male busts armour obverse 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 arms *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I533* 1533 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg coin diameter 22.5 mm weight 1.75 g axis 270° circular coin worn metallic gray surface showing embossed double-headed bird motif center surrounded ornate circular border raised decorative elements coin edge displays irregular rim embossed lettering perimeter visible colors include shades gray silver white background.