Caption

Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) — grosz, 1558. Obverse: Prussian eagle, on its chest the crowned letter S; on the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription beginning with a tower mint master's mark; between the words, points. Reverse: male bust in armor in profile to the right; short hair, long pointed beard with sideburns, dividing the inner rim; on the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription beginning with the Hohenzollern shield; between the words, points: IVSTVS EX FIDE VIVIT. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 23.2 mm, weight 2.18 g, axis 60°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A48_189

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Keywords

Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 grosz 1558 Obverse Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl-shaped borders inscription tower mint master's mark words points Reverse male bust armor profile right short hair long pointed beard sideburns dividing inner rim Hohenzollern shield Ivstvs Ex Fide Vivit Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 23.2 mm weight 2.18 g axis 60° circular metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile bearded man facing man detailed beard wearing high-collared garment visible horizontal folds coin's features raised border band decorative raised elements encircling portrait metal silver-gray areas darker gray patina lighter highlights wear uneven edges small dents perimeter background plain white.