Caption

Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) — obverse: Prussian eagle, on its chest the crowned letter S; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil: ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSS. Reverse: male bust in armour in profile facing right; short hair, long beard with sideburns, dividing the inner border; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription beginning with the Hohenzollern shield: *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I54I*. 1541, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin; diameter 23.9 mm, weight 1.89 g, axis 270°. Iconography: eagles, Hohenzollern coat of arms, male busts in armour.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A46_465

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (5.0Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 obverse Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl-shaped borders inscription trefoil Alber*D*G*Mar*Bran*Dvx*Prvss Reverse male bust armour profile facing right short hair long beard sideburns dividing inner border Hohenzollern shield *Ivstvs*Ex*Fide*Vivit*I54I* 1541 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 23.9 mm weight 1.89 g axis 270° Iconography eagles Hohenzollern coat arms male busts round metal coin worn raised design featuring stylized bird outstretched wings center surrounded circular border ring raised decorative elements edge surface patina wear visible scratches uneven texture coin displays shades gray dark gray silver areas brownish discoloration.