Caption

grosz, Schilling, Maciej, eagles, Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490-1568) - iconography, Hohenzollern (coat of arms), male busts in armour. Obv. Prussian eagle, on his chest the crowned letter S. In the rim, between the pearl-shaped borders, an inscription beginning with a trefoil AL, D*G*MAR*BRA, *DVX*PRVS. Rev. Male bust in armour 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 *IVST, DE*V, I548*. 1548. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 23.7 mm, weight 1.72 g, axis 45°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A48_157

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Rights managed

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35.3Mb (5.3Mb) / 11.7in x 11.7in / 3511 x 3511 (300dpi)

Keywords

grosz Schilling Maciej eagles Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490-1568 - iconography Hohenzollern coat arms male busts armour Obv Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl-shaped borders inscription trefoil AL D*G*Mar*Bra *Dvx*Prvs Rev Male bust profile turned right short hair long pointed beard sideburns dividing inner border shield *Ivst De*V I548* 1548 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 23.7 mm weight 1.72 g axis 45° worn circular metallic object raised rim textured surface showing profile person facing low relief surface displays uneven wear scratches small dents object silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter gray highlights decorative border inner portrait small shield- emblem head tones include dark gray light gray.