Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) — coin, 1547, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Obverse: Prussian eagle with crowned letter S on its chest; rim inscription beginning with a trefoil ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSS between pearl-shaped borders. Reverse: male bust in armor in profile turned right; short hair, long pointed beard with sideburns; inner border divided by the Hohenzollern shield and rim inscription beginning with *IVSTVS*EX* … IT*I547*; diameter 23.5 mm, weight 1.90 g, axis 180°.
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Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) — coin, 1547, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Obverse: Prussian eagle with crowned letter S on its chest; rim inscription beginning with a trefoil ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSS between pearl-shaped borders. Reverse: male bust in armor in profile turned right; short hair, long pointed beard with sideburns; inner border divided by the Hohenzollern shield and rim inscription beginning with *IVSTVS*EX* … IT*I547*; diameter 23.5 mm, weight 1.90 g, axis 180°.

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Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 coin 1547 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Obverse Prussian eagle crowned letter S chest rim inscription trefoil ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSS pearl-shaped borders Reverse male bust armor profile turned right short hair long pointed beard sideburns inner border divided Hohenzollern shield *Ivstvs*Ex* … *I547* diameter 23.5 mm weight 1.90 g axis 180° circular metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing raised profile bearded person facing surrounded beaded inner border outer band raised decorative shapes markings metal textured wear slight discoloration areas darker gray lighter silver.

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