Caption

Grosz, Vogelwaider (Vogelwaid), Eustachius, publisher; Decius, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528–1535); R (rarity). Obv.: Prussian eagle; on its chest a crowned letter S. On the rim between pearl borders an inscription beginning with a rosette: ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSS. Rev.: Male bust in armor, profile turned to the right, short hair, beard with sideburns; on the rim, between the pearl borders, an inscription beginning with the Hohenzollern coat of arms: *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I537*. 1537, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin; diameter 23.6 mm; weight 2.00 g; axis 135°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A46_055

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Grosz Vogelwaider Vogelwaid Eustachius publisher Decius Jost Ludwik fl 1528–1535 R rarity Obv. Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription rosette Alber*D*G*Mar*Bran*Dvx*Prvss Rev. Male bust armor profile turned right short hair beard sideburns Hohenzollern coat arms *Ivstvs*Ex*Fide*Vivit*I537* 1537 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 23.6 mm weight 2.00 g axis 135° round metallic coin shown white background raised profile man facing center featuring detailed hair styled beard mustache decorated collar coin beaded inner border outer border raised characters edge visible colors include silver gray darker gray tones.