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Decius, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535). Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568) — iconography: male busts in armour, stars. Obverse: Male bust in armour in profile turned to the right; short hair, beard with sideburns. Inscription around the rim: *ALBER D, MAR BRAN DVX PRVSS*; continuous border, floral motifs between the words. Reverse: In a double continuous border an inscription in six lines: *III*/.GROSS:AR:/.TRIPLEX./.ALBER:DVC./.PRVSSIE./*I535*; dated 1535. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 23.9 mm, weight 2.43 g, axis 200°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A48_213

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Keywords

Decius Jost Ludwik fl 1528-1535 Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 iconography male busts armour stars Obverse Male bust profile turned right short hair beard sideburns Inscription rim *Alber D Mar Bran Dvx Prvss* continuous border floral motifs words Reverse double continuous border inscription six lines *Iii* .Gross Ar .Triplex .Alber Dvc .Prvssie *I535* dated 1535 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 23.9 mm weight 2.43 g axis 200° close-up circular metallic coin showing raised profile bearded man facing detailed facial features stylized collar armor neck coin surface worn visible scratches highlights raised decorative border runs edge visible colors shades silver gray darker gray areas metal patina.