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grosz, Schilling, Maciej, eagles, Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) - iconography, male busts in armor, Hohenzollern (coat of arms), Obv. Prussian eagle, on its chest the crowned letter S. In the rim, between the pearl-shaped borders, an inscription beginning with a trefoil ALBER*D*G, MA, AN, DVX*PRVS. Rv. Male bust in armor in profile turned to the right; short hair, long pointed beard with sideburns, dividing the inner border. In the rim, between the pearl-shaped borders, an inscription beginning with the Hohenzollern shield IVSTVS*EX*FID, VIVIT*I547*; dated 1547. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg; coin: diameter 23.3 mm, weight 1.78 g, axis 315°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A48_130

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grosz Schilling Maciej eagles Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 - iconography male busts armor Hohenzollern coat arms Obv Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl-shaped borders inscription trefoil ALBER*D*G Ma Dvx*Prvs Rv Male bust profile turned right short hair long pointed beard sideburns dividing inner border shield Ivstvs*Ex*Fid Vivit*I547* dated 1547 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg coin diameter 23.3 mm weight 1.78 g axis 315° round metallic coin worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile bearded man facing detailed hair beard texture visible ear portrait enclosed beaded inner border surrounded raised decorative elements outer rim varied surface wear slight irregularity edge visible engraving marks subtle shadows giving depth predominant colors silver-gray darker gray tones recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised portions.