Caption

Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) — grosz (Schilling, Maciej), R0 (rarity). Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg, 1543. Coin (diameter 23.7 mm, weight 1.88 g, axis 225°). 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, inner border divided; in the rim, between pearl-shaped borders, inscription beginning with the Hohenzollern shield '*IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I543*'. Icons: eagles, Hohenzollern coat of arms, male busts in armor.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A47_328

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Keywords

Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 grosz Schilling Maciej R0 rarity Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg 1543 Coin diameter 23.7 mm weight 1.88 g axis 225° 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*Ex*Fide*Vivit*I543* Icons eagles Hohenzollern coat arms male busts round metallic coin worn surface showing raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings decorative feather scroll motifs surrounded beaded inner border outer rim raised characters small decorative elements coin displays mix silver-gray darker gray tones areas brownish patina slight reddish discoloration edge textured slightly irregular outline.