Caption

Schilling, Maciej, publisher; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528–1535); grosz (coin), 1545. Obverse: Prussian eagle; on its chest a crowned letter S. In the rim between the pearl borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil ALBER*D*G*MAR*, AN*DVX*PRVSS. 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, EX*FIDE*VIVIT*I545*. Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568). Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 23.0 mm; weight 1.85 g; axis 30°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A48_010

License type

Rights managed

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Keywords

Schilling Maciej publisher Decjusz Jost Ludwik fl 1528–1535 grosz coin 1545 Obverse Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl borders inscription trefoil ALBER*D*G*MAR* *Dvx*Prvss Reverse Male bust armour profile turned right short hair long pointed beard sideburns dividing inner rim pearly borders Hohenzollern shield *Ivstvs Ex*Fide*Vivit*I545* Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 23.0 mm weight 1.85 g axis 30° round metal coin worn textured surface showing raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border irregular edges areas darker patina reddish-brown oxidation alongside lighter silvery-gray highlight