Caption

Grosz, Decius, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528–1535). Coin (1535), Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Obverse: Prussian eagle with on its chest a crowned letter S; in the rim between the pearl borders an inscription beginning with a rosette in the shape of a cornflower ALBER* *PRVSS. Reverse: Male bust in armor in profile turned to the right, short hair, beard with sideburns; pearl border; around the rim an inscription beginning with the Hohenzollern coat of arms *IVSTV *I535* 1535. Iconography: Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) — Hohenzollern coat of arms, male busts in armor. Coin: diameter 20.4 mm, weight 0.88 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A46_015

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Keywords

Grosz Decius Jost Ludwik fl 1528–1535 Coin 1535 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Obverse Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription rosette shape cornflower ALBER* *PRVSS Reverse Male bust armor profile turned right short hair beard sideburns pearl border Hohenzollern coat arms *IVSTV *I535* 1535 Iconography Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 arms male busts diameter 20.4 mm weight 0.88 g axis 0° worn round metallic object textured gray surface showing raised decorative elements central stylized bird outstretched wings shield shape surrounded circular border ornamental flourishes partial outer ring raised shapes edges irregular slightly chipped visible colors shades gray silver.