Caption

grosz, Schilling, Maciej, R3 (rarity), eagles, Hohenzollern (coat of arms), male busts in armor, Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) - iconography. Obv. Prussian eagle, on his chest the crowned letter S. In the rim, between the pearl-shaped borders, an inscription beginning with a trefoil ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSS. Rev. Male bust in armor in profile turned to the right; short hair, long beard with sideburns, dividing the inner border. In the rim, between the pearl-shaped borders, an inscription beginning with the Hohenzollern shield *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I54I*. 1541, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin: diameter 24.2 mm, weight 2.03 g, axis 135 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A46_449

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (4.4Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

grosz Schilling Maciej R3 rarity eagles Hohenzollern coat arms male busts armor Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 - iconography Obv Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl-shaped borders inscription trefoil ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSS Rev Male bust profile turned right short hair long beard sideburns dividing inner border shield *Ivstvs*Ex*Fide*Vivit*I54I* 1541 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 24.2 mm weight 2.03 g axis 135 degrees circular metallic object worn textured surface white background object silver-gray darker gray tones recessed areas lighter highlights raised details face central stylized bird outstretched wings decorative feather scroll motifs surrounded beaded inner ring outer raised outer area contains repeated linear decorations ornamental elements placed perimeter metal scratches small dents irregular edges suggesting wear.