Caption

Grosz; Schilling, Maciej, publisher; Decjusz; Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528–1535). Obverse: Prussian eagle with on its chest a crowned letter S; on the rim between pearl borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*D. Reverse: male bust in armor, profile turned right, short hair, beard with sideburns; on the rim between the pearl borders the inscription VSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I5. Trefoils, eagles, Hohenzollern coat of arms; Lebki Wielkie treasure (numismatics) association noted. 1540. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 23.7 mm, weight 1.30 g, axis 135°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A46_285

License type

Rights managed

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86.7Mb (7.3Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Grosz Schilling Maciej publisher Decjusz Jost Ludwik fl 1528–1535 Obverse Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription trefoil ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*D Reverse male bust armor profile turned right short hair beard sideburns inscription VSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I5 Trefoils eagles Hohenzollern coat arms Lebki Wielkie treasure numismatics association noted 1540 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 23.7 mm weight 1.30 g axis 135° circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile person facing detailed clothing neck object irregular chip top rough edge raised border central portrait raised decorative elements visible colors include shades gray silver small areas darker gray hint greenish discoloration.