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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, D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRV. Rv. 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*, 1545. Ducal Prussia (1525-1701), Königsberg, coin; diameter 23.6 mm, weight 1.89 g, axis 225 degrees

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A47_496

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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 D*G*Mar*Bran*Dvx*Prv Rv Male bust profile turned right short hair long pointed beard sideburns dividing inner rim pearly borders shield *Ivstvs Vivit*I545* 1545 Ducal Prussia 1525-1701 Königsberg coin diameter 23.6 mm weight 1.89 g axis 225 degrees round metallic coin worn surface showing relief portrait older man profile facing beard high folded collar raised rim circular border portrait raised decorative elements shapes metal aged mix gray silver darker gray-brown tones areas subtle discoloration patina.