Caption

grosz; Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher; Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520-?), publisher; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535). Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) — iconography: eagles, rosettes; Lebki Wielkie treasure (numism.); Hohenzollern coat of arms; male busts in armour. Obverse: Prussian Eagle, on its breast a crowned letter S. Along the rim, between the pearly borders, an inscription beginning with a rosette ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSS. Reverse: male bust in armor, profile turned to the right, short hair, beard with sideburns. Along the rim, between the pearly borders, an inscription beginning with the Hohenzollern coat of arms shield *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT* I534*. Date: 1534. Place: Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Object: coin (grosz); diameter 23.0 mm; weight 1.61 g; axis 225°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A46_278

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Keywords

grosz Straub Strawb Heinrich publisher Wille Albrecht fl 1520- Decjusz Jost Ludwik 1528-1535 Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 iconography eagles rosettes Lebki Wielkie treasure numism Hohenzollern coat arms male busts armour Obverse Prussian Eagle breast crowned letter S rim pearly borders inscription rosette ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSS Reverse male bust armor profile turned right short hair beard sideburns shield *Ivstvs*Ex*Fide*Vivit* I534* Date 1534 Place Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Object coin diameter 23.0 mm weight 1.61 g axis 225° circular metallic object textured surface showing signs wear small missing segment edge central area features raised design resembling stylized bird spread wings decorative detailing enclosed raised circular border border raised decorative elements shapes following curve object primarily gray silver subtle darker gray shadows recessed areas slight brownish discoloration small spots background plain white.