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grosz, Decius, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528–1535), Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520–?), publisher, 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 AL, ER*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 *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I534*. 1534. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 23.2 mm, weight 1.78 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A45_454

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Keywords

grosz Decius Jost Ludwik fl 1528–1535 Wille Albrecht 1520– publisher 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 AL Er*D*G*Mar*Bran*Dvx*Prvs Rw Male bust armor profile turned right short hair beard sideburns Hohenzollern coat arms *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I534* 1534 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 23.2 mm weight 1.78 g axis 0° round metallic object weathered gray surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings ornate feather details surrounded circular border raised decorative markings coin displays varied textures smooth worn darker gray shading recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised portions.