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, Hohenzollern coat of arms; male busts in armour. Obverse: Prussian eagle with on its chest a crowned letter S; along the rim between pearl borders the inscription *G*MAR*BRAN*D. Reverse: male bust in armor, profile turned to the right, short hair, beard with sideburns; along the rim between the pearl borders the inscription *FIDE*V,*I,153. Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin; diameter 19.0 mm and 21.4 mm; weight 0.92 g; axis 340°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A46_312

License type

Rights managed

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86.7Mb (4.7Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

grosz Straub Strawb Heinrich publisher Wille Albrecht fl 1520- Decjusz Jost Ludwik 1528-1535 Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 iconography eagles Hohenzollern coat arms male busts armour Obverse Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription *G*MAR*BRAN*D Reverse male bust armor profile turned right short hair beard sideburns inscription *FIDE*V *I 153 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 19.0 mm 21.4 mm weight 0.92 g axis 340° single round object irregular edge sits white background showing worn raised design surface object textured metallic dark gray color areas slightly lighter gray raised details catch light central motif includes symmetrical radial pattern feather- shapes curved ornamental lines surrounded decorative border indistinct marks near signs wear roughness perimeter surface.