Caption

grosz; Schilling, Maciej, publisher; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528–1535); R0 (rarity). Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) — iconography: eagles, Hohenzollern coat of arms, trefoils, male busts in armor. Aw. Prussian eagle, on its breast the crowned letter S. Along the rim, between the pearly borders, an inscription beginning with a trefoil, ER*D*G*, AR*B, AN*DVX*P, VSS RW. Male bust in armor, profile turned to the right, short hair, long pointed beard with sideburns dividing the inner border. Along the rim, between the pearly borders, an inscription beginning with the Hohenzollern coat of arms shield *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I545*. 1545, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin: dia. 23.6 mm; weight 1.47 g; axis 90°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A46_305

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Rights managed

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Keywords

grosz Schilling Maciej publisher Decjusz Jost Ludwik fl 1528–1535 R0 rarity Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 iconography eagles Hohenzollern coat arms trefoils male busts armor Aw Prussian eagle breast crowned letter S rim pearly borders inscription trefoil Er*D*G* Ar*B *Dvx*P Vss Rw Male bust profile turned right short hair long pointed beard sideburns dividing inner border shield *Ivstvs*Ex*Fide*Vivit*I545* 1545 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin dia 23.6 mm weight 1.47 g axis 90° single round metallic object uneven edge sits white background object gray darker lighter textured areas raised circular border embossed design featuring stylized bird spread wings decorative elements plus ring embossed shapes outer edge.