Caption

Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) — grosz (Schilling), R0 (rarity), 1541, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin; diameter 23.9 mm, weight 1.98 g, axis 40°. 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 armor in profile turned to the 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*. Subjects/icons: eagles, Hohenzollern coat of arms, male busts in armor.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A47_007

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Keywords

Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 grosz Schilling R0 rarity 1541 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 23.9 mm weight 1.98 g axis 40° 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 dividing inner border Hohenzollern shield *Ivstvs*Ex*Fide*Vivit*I54I* Subjects icons eagles Hohenzollern coat arms male busts circular metallic coin raised profile bearded man facing center showing detailed hair beard ear facial features coin textured surface raised rim ring decorative elements portrait colors visible include silver-gray darker gray tones slight highlights shadows creating contrast background plain white.