Caption

groschen, Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) — obverse: Prussian eagle with crowned letter S on its chest; on the rim, between pearl-shaped borders, an inscription beginning with a tower mint-master’s mark; legend ALBER DG MAR BRAN DVX PRVSS. Reverse: male bust in armor in profile to the right; short hair, long pointed beard with sideburns; on the rim, between pearl-shaped borders, an inscription beginning with the Hohenzollern shield and reading *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT*. Dated 1558; Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin: diameter 22.9 mm, weight 1.67 g, axis 350°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A48_185

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Keywords

groschen Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 obverse Prussian eagle crowned letter S chest rim pearl-shaped borders inscription tower mint-master’s mark legend ALBER DG MAR BRAN DVX PRVSS Reverse male bust armor profile right short hair long pointed beard sideburns Hohenzollern shield reading *IVSTVS*EX*FIDE*VIVIT* Dated 1558 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 22.9 mm weight 1.67 g axis 350° round metallic coin worn raised bearded person center surrounded raised rim ring raised decorative elements shapes edge coin surface scratches patina uneven texture visible colors silvery gray areas darker gray subtle brownish tones.