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grosz, Schilling, Maciej, publisher, Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535); Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490-1568) - iconography; Hohenzollern (coat of arms); male busts in armour. Obverse: Prussian eagle, on his chest a crowned letter S. In the rim between the pearl borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil, D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRV. Reverse: 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, VIVIT*I545*. Date: 1545. Place: Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Object: coin (grosz/schilling). Diameter: 23.6 mm; weight: 1.89 g; axis: 225°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A47_495

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Keywords

grosz Schilling Maciej publisher Decjusz Jost Ludwik fl 1528-1535 Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490-1568 - iconography Hohenzollern coat arms male busts armour Obverse Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription trefoil D*G*Mar*Bran*Dvx*Prv Reverse Male bust profile turned right short hair long pointed beard sideburns dividing inner rim pearly borders shield *Ivstvs Vivit*I545* Date 1545 Place Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Object coin schilling Diameter 23.6 mm weight 1.89 g axis 225° round worn metal coin raised central emblem resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border outer ring raised decorative markings varied surface texture areas smooth wear fine scratches colors shades gray dark gray subtle brownish-gray patina.