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grosz, Vogelwaider (Vogelwaid), Eustachius, publisher, Decius, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535), Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490-1568) - iconography, eagles, male busts in armor, Hohenzollern (coat of arms). Obv. Prussian eagle, on its chest a crowned letter S. On the rim between the pearl borders an inscription beginning with a rosette AL, D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSS. Rv. 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* I539*. 1539, Ducal Prussia (1525-1701), Königsberg, coin; diameter 23.4 mm, weight 2.02 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A46_189

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Keywords

grosz Vogelwaider Vogelwaid Eustachius publisher Decius Jost Ludwik fl 1528-1535 Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490-1568 - iconography eagles male busts armor Hohenzollern coat arms Obv Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription rosette AL D*G*Mar*Bran*Dvx*Prvss Rv Male bust profile turned right short hair beard sideburns Hohenzollern coat arms *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT* I539* 1539 Ducal Prussia 1525-1701 Königsberg coin diameter 23.4 mm weight 2.02 g axis 0° round metallic coin raised central design showing stylized bird outstretched wings ornamental details lower body surrounded beaded circular border outer bearing decorative raised elements silver-gray darker patina recessed areas lighter highlights raised surfaces set plain white background.