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grosz, Schilling, Maciej, eagles, Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) - iconography, Hohenzollern (coat of arms), male busts in armor. Obv.: Prussian eagle, on his chest the crowned letter S; in the rim, between the pearl-shaped borders, an inscription beginning with a trefoil ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVS. Rev.: 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*, X*FIDE*VIVIT*I548*. 1548. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 23.4 mm, weight 1.86 g, axis 90°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A48_160

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Keywords

grosz Schilling Maciej eagles Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 - iconography Hohenzollern coat arms male busts armor Obv. Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl-shaped borders inscription trefoil ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVS Rev. Male bust profile turned right short hair long pointed beard sideburns dividing inner border shield *Ivstvs* X*Fide*Vivit*I548* 1548 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 23.4 mm weight 1.86 g axis 90° worn circular metallic object raised design textured surface primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows small areas slightly darker tarnish central motif stylized bird outstretched wings detailed feathers surrounded concentric raised rings ornate scrollwork features repeated elements decorative shapes metal surface scratches dents irregularities small spots tone slightly brownish discolored.