Caption

Decius Grosz; Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528–1535), publisher; Vogelwaider (Vogelwaid), Eustachius. Coin, 1537, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia. Obverse: 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. Reverse: male bust in armor, profile right, short hair, beard with sideburns; on the rim between pearl borders an inscription beginning with the Hohenzollern coat of arms: *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I537*. Inscription references Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) — iconography includes Hohenzollern coat of arms and eagles. Coin diameter 23.5 mm, weight 1.76 g, axis 300°. Rarity: R.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A46_077

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Keywords

Decius Grosz Jost Ludwik fl 1528–1535 publisher Vogelwaider Vogelwaid Eustachius Coin 1537 Königsberg Ducal Prussia Obverse Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription rosette Alber*D*G*Mar*Bran*Dvx*Prvss Reverse male bust armor profile right short hair beard sideburns Hohenzollern coat arms *Ivstvs*Ex*Fide*Vivit*I537* Inscription references Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 iconography includes eagles Coin diameter 23.5 mm weight 1.76 g axis 300° Rarity R round metallic coin worn silver-gray surface showing embossed profile bearded male figure wearing collar surrounded raised circular border outer decorative rim coin displays textured wear subtle darker lighter gray tones faint irregularities edge set plain white background.