Caption

Heinrich Straub (Strawb) grosz, R0 (rarity). Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568). Obverse: Prussian eagle, on its chest the crowned letter S; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders, 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; Hohenzollern shield between the inner border; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders, inscription beginning with *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I54Z*. Dated 1542. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 24.1 mm, weight 1.88 g, axis 135°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A47_154

License type

Rights managed

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58.0Mb (5.4Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Heinrich Straub Strawb grosz R0 rarity 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 armor profile turned right short hair long beard sideburns Hohenzollern shield inner border *Ivstvs*Ex*Fide*Vivit*I54Z* Dated 1542 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 24.1 mm weight 1.88 g axis 135° circular metallic object worn textured surface white background object predominantly silver-gray darker gray shadows crevices lighter highlights raised areas showing central heraldic bird outstretched wings rendered relief enclosed beaded circular border decorative raised edging ornamental patterns rim.