Caption

trojak, Decius, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535). Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490-1568) — iconography: male busts in armour, stars. Obv. Male bust in armour in profile turned to the right; short hair, beard with sideburns. In the rim the inscription *ALBER DG MAR BRAN DVX PRVSS*; continuous border (double line), floral motifs between the words. Rev. In a double continuous border an inscription in six lines *III*/.GROSS:AR:/.TRIPLEX./.ALBER:DVC./.PRVSSIE./*I535*; date 1535. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 23.8 mm, weight 2.65 g, axis 315°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A48_204

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Keywords

trojak Decius Jost Ludwik fl 1528-1535 Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490-1568 iconography male busts armour stars Obv Male bust profile turned right short hair beard sideburns rim inscription *ALBER DG MAR BRAN DVX PRVSS* continuous border double line floral motifs words Rev double continuous border inscription six lines *III* .Gross Ar .Triplex .Alber Dvc .Prvssie *I535* date 1535 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 23.8 mm weight 2.65 g axis 315° round metallic object worn reflective surface occupies center image plain white background object silver-gray darker gray recessed areas lighter highlights raised surfaces showing textured finish small dents edge Visible horizontal bands raised rectangular shapes group raised decorative marks arranged rows slightly irregular outer rim small area dented colors visible dark gray white background.