Caption

Grosz, Vogelwaider (Vogelwaid), Eustachius, publisher; Decius, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528–1535). Coin (1538, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia). Obverse: Prussian eagle with on its breast a crowned letter S; along the rim between pearly borders an inscription beginning with a rosette ALBER*D*G*MAR*, AN*DVX*PRVSS. Reverse: male bust in armor, profile to right, short hair, beard with sideburns; along the rim between pearly borders an inscription beginning with the Hohenzollern coat of arms shield *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I538*. Rosettes, eagles, Hohenzollern coat of arms. Diameter 23.3 mm, weight 1.84 g, axis 225°. Treasure from the village of Wsola (numismatic note).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A46_095

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Keywords

Grosz Vogelwaider Vogelwaid Eustachius publisher Decius Jost Ludwik fl 1528–1535 Coin 1538 Königsberg Ducal Prussia Obverse Prussian eagle breast crowned letter S rim pearly borders inscription rosette ALBER*D*G*MAR* *Dvx*Prvss Reverse male bust armor profile right short hair beard sideburns Hohenzollern coat arms shield *Ivstvs*Ex*Fide*Vivit*I538* Rosettes eagles Diameter 23.3 mm weight 1.84 g axis 225° Treasure village Wsola numismatic note circular metallic coin worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile bearded man facing center surrounded beaded inner border ring raised decorative elements edge coin textured hair facial details worn smooth areas subtle darker patina recesses colors silver-gray darker gray.