Caption

Decius, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528–1535). Obverse: Prussian eagle, on its chest a crowned letter S; in the rim between the pearl borders an inscription beginning with a rosette ALBER*D*G*MA, RAN*DVX*PRVS. Reverse: male bust in armor in profile turned to the right, short hair, beard with sideburns; in the rim, between the pearl borders, an inscription beginning with the Hohenzollern coat of arms: *IVSTVS, X*FIDE*VIVI, I535*. 1535. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 23.3 mm, weight 1.90 g, axis 45°. Iconography: Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) — Hohenzollern coat of arms, male busts in armor.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A45_458

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Decius Jost Ludwik fl 1528–1535 Obverse Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription rosette ALBER*D*G*MA Ran*Dvx*Prvs Reverse male bust armor profile turned right short hair beard sideburns Hohenzollern coat arms *Ivstvs X*Fide*Vivi I535* 1535 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 23.3 mm weight 1.90 g axis 45° Iconography Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 male busts round metallic object worn textured surface showing signs aging patina primarily shades gray silver small areas brownish discoloration object features raised central emblem resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border outer rim raised decorative elements lighting highlights coin’s uneven edges surface abrasions casting subtle shadows emphasize engraved relief.