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grosz, Vogelwaider (Vogelwaid), Eustachius, publisher, Decius, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535), Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490-1568) - iconography, eagles, Hohenzollern (coat of arms), male busts in armor. Obv. Prussian eagle, on its chest a crowned letter S. On the rim between the pearl borders an inscription beginning with a rosette ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRANI*DVX*PR, RVSS Rw. 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, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525-1701). Coin: diameter 23.3 mm, weight 1.89 g, axis 20 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A46_206

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Keywords

grosz Vogelwaider Vogelwaid Eustachius publisher Decius Jost Ludwik fl 1528-1535 Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490-1568 - iconography eagles Hohenzollern coat arms male busts armor Obv Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription rosette ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRANI*DVX*PR RVSS Rw Male bust profile turned right short hair beard sideburns Hohenzollern coat *Ivstvs*Ex*Fide*Vivit*I539* 1539 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525-1701 Coin diameter 23.3 mm weight 1.89 g axis 20 degrees round worn metal coin raised central design eagle spread wings small crown head surrounded decorative circular border outer border raised elements coin textured slightly rough surface visible wear patina shades gray dark gray muted brown.