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grosz, Schilling, Maciej, R0 (rarity), Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) — iconography: eagles, Hohenzollern (coat of arms), male busts in armor. Obv.: Prussian eagle, on its chest the crowned letter S; rim between pearl-shaped borders with trefoil (mirror-image N) and inscription beginning ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSS. Rev.: Male bust in armor in profile to right; short hair, long pointed beard with sideburns, inner border divided; rim between pearl-shaped borders beginning with Hohenzollern shield and inscription *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I544*. 1544, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg; coin, diameter 23.8 mm, weight 1.95 g, axis 90°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A47_369

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grosz Schilling Maciej R0 rarity Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 iconography eagles Hohenzollern coat arms male busts armor Obv. Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl-shaped borders trefoil mirror-image N inscription Alber*D*G*Mar*Bran*Dvx*Prvss Rev. Male bust profile right short hair long pointed beard sideburns inner border divided Hohenzollern shield inscription *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I544* 1544 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg coin diameter 23.8 mm weight 1.95 g axis 90° round metallic coin worn embossed central design resembling stylized bird spread wings surrounded raised circular border decorative edge surface textured wear scratches varied relief details shades silver gray darker gray recessed areas lighter silver raised parts hints dull brownish patina spots background plain white.