Caption

grosz, a period forgery, eagles, male busts in armor, Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) - iconography, Hohenzollern (coat of arms). Obv. Prussian eagle, on its chest the crowned letter S. On the rim, between the pearl-shaped borders, an inscription beginning with a rosette ALBER *DG, BRANCVNPRVSS. Rv. Male bust in armor in profile turned to the right; short hair, long pointed beard with sideburns. On the rim, between the pearl-shaped borders, an inscription beginning with the Hohenzollern shield: *IVSTV, X*, VIVI, I5. After 1545, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin, counterfeit (from the period). Coin: diameter 22.8 mm, weight 2.03 g, axis 45 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A48_192

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Keywords

grosz period forgery eagles male busts armor Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 - iconography Hohenzollern coat arms Obv Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim pearl-shaped borders inscription rosette ALBER *DG Brancvnprvss Rv Male bust profile turned right short hair long pointed beard sideburns Hohenzollern shield *Ivstv X* Vivi I5 1545 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin counterfeit period diameter 22.8 mm weight 2.03 g axis 45 degrees worn round coin raised rim central raised circular field showing profile bearded person facing surface textured pitted signs wear corrosion coin displays mix brown golden greenish tones darker brown patches lighter yellow-gold highlights central field raised band outer decorative border several shapes irregularities edges uneven slightly chipped places finish matte roughened areas.