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grosz, Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher, Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520-?), publisher, Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535), eagles, Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490-1568) - iconography, male busts in armour, Hohenzollern (coat of arms), 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*BRAN*DVX*PRVS. Rw. 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*FIDE*VIVIT*I534*. 1534, Ducal Prussia (1525-1701), Königsberg, coin: diameter 23.2 mm, weight 1.86 g, axis 315 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A45_392

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Keywords

grosz Straub Strawb Heinrich publisher Wille Albrecht fl 1520- Decjusz Jost Ludwik 1528-1535 eagles Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490-1568 - iconography male busts armour Hohenzollern coat arms Aw Prussian Eagle breast crowned letter S rim pearly borders inscription rosette ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVS Rw Male bust armor profile turned right short hair beard sideburns Hohenzollern coat shield *Ivstvs*Ex*Fide*Vivit*I534* 1534 Ducal Prussia 1525-1701 Königsberg coin diameter 23.2 mm weight 1.86 g axis 315 degrees round metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing embossed double-headed bird motif center surrounded beaded circular border raised rim decorative raised shapes metal darker gray recesses lighter silvery highlights subtle surface scratches dents indicating wear.