Caption

Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) — coin (1541), Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Obverse: Prussian eagle, on its chest the crowned letter S; rim between pearl-shaped borders with an inscription beginning with a trefoil ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSS. Reverse: male bust in armor in profile turned to the right; short hair, long beard with sideburns; inner border divided; rim between pearl-shaped borders with an inscription beginning with the Hohenzollern shield *IVSTVS*E, IDE*VIVIT*I54I*. Groz/Schilling/Maciej; R0 (rarity). Coin: diameter 23.0 mm, weight 2.10 g, axis 60°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A46_454

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Keywords

Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 coin 1541 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Obverse Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl-shaped borders inscription trefoil ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSS Reverse male bust armor profile turned right short hair long beard sideburns inner border divided Hohenzollern shield *Ivstvs*E Ide*Vivit*I54I* Groz Schilling Maciej R0 rarity Coin diameter 23.0 mm weight 2.10 g axis 60° round metallic coin shown white background textured surface raised rim featuring profile relief bearded man facing detailed facial hair visible ear surrounded circular beaded border raised decorative elements edge visible colors shades gray silver darker gray shadows lighter silver highlights.