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grosz, Schilling, Maciej, publisher, Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535), eagles, Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490-1568) - iconography, Hohenzollern (coat of arms), male busts in armour, Obv. Prussian eagle, on his chest a crowned letter S. In the rim between the pearl borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSS Rev. Male bust in armour in profile turned to the right; short hair, long, pointed beard with sideburns, dividing the inner rim. In the rim, between the pearly borders, an inscription beginning with the Hohenzollern shield *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVI, *, 45*, 1545, Ducal Prussia (1525-1701), Königsberg, coin, coin: diameter 23.1 mm, weight 1.92 g, axis 315 degrees

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A47_493

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Keywords

grosz Schilling Maciej publisher Decjusz Jost Ludwik fl 1528-1535 eagles Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490-1568 - iconography Hohenzollern coat arms male busts armour Obv Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription trefoil ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSS Rev Male bust profile turned right short hair long pointed beard sideburns dividing inner rim pearly borders shield *Ivstvs*Ex*Fide*Vivi * 45* 1545 Ducal Prussia 1525-1701 Königsberg coin diameter 23.1 mm weight 1.92 g axis 315 degrees round metal coin worn surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings decorative detailing surrounded raised circular border outer ring raised decorative elements primarily silver-gray areas darker gray patina subtle hints brownish discoloration.