Caption

Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) — coin (1534), Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. 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*BRAN*DVX*PRVSS. Reverse: Male bust in armour, profile turned to the 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*I534*. Diameter 23.0 mm, weight 1.61 g, axis 225°. Makers/publishers: Grosz; Straub (Strawb), Heinrich; Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520–?); Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528–1535). Iconography: eagles, rosettes, Hohenzollern coat of arms, male busts in armour; associated with Lebki Wielkie treasure (numism.).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A46_276

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Keywords

Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 coin 1534 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Obverse Prussian Eagle breast crowned letter S rim pearly borders inscription rosette ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSS Reverse Male bust armour profile turned right short hair beard sideburns Hohenzollern coat arms shield *Ivstvs*Ex*Fide*Vivit*I534* Diameter 23.0 mm weight 1.61 g axis 225° Makers publishers Grosz Straub Strawb Heinrich Wille Albrecht fl 1520– Decjusz Jost Ludwik 1528–1535 Iconography eagles rosettes male busts associated Lebki Wielkie treasure numism round metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background raised central design showing stylized bird spread wings ornamental tail feathers surrounded decorative borders ring raised characters metal silvery-gray darker gray shadows recessed areas subtle brownish spots near small chipped section side.