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grosz; Schilling, Maciej, publisher; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528–1535); Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) — iconography: eagles, Hohenzollern coat of arms, male busts in armor. Obv.: Prussian eagle. On the rim between the pearl borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil: ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSS. Rv.: Male bust in armor, profile turned to the right, short hair, beard with sideburns. On the rim, between the pearl borders, an inscription beginning with the Hohenzollern coat of arms: *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I540*. Date: 1540, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin: diameter 23.6 mm, weight 1.63 g, axis 315°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A46_320

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grosz Schilling Maciej publisher Decjusz Jost Ludwik fl 1528–1535 Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 iconography eagles Hohenzollern coat arms male busts armor Obv. Prussian eagle rim pearl borders inscription trefoil Alber*D*G*Mar*Bran*Dvx*Prvss Rv. Male bust profile turned right short hair beard sideburns *Ivstvs*Ex*Fide*Vivit*I540* Date 1540 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 23.6 mm weight 1.63 g axis 315° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised circular border central heraldic eagle outstretched wings surrounded ring raised decorative elements coin shades silver gray darker recessed areas highlighting texture relief.