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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. Inscription around the rim *ALBER DG MAR BRAN DVX PRVSS continuous border, floral motifs between the words Rev. In the continuous border an inscription in six lines *III*/.GROSS:AR:/.TRIPLEX./.ALBER:DVC./.PRVSSIE./*I535*, 1535, Ducal Prussia (1525-1701), Königsberg, coin, diameter 23.0 mm, weight 2.53 g, axis 220 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A48_215

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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 Inscription rim *ALBER DG MAR BRAN DVX PRVSS continuous border floral motifs words Rev continuous border inscription six lines *III* .Gross Ar .Triplex .Alber Dvc .Prvssie *I535* 1535 Ducal Prussia 1525-1701 Königsberg coin diameter 23.0 mm weight 2.53 g axis 220 degrees circular metallic coin shown white background worn silver-gray surface raised engraved horizontal bands creating rows blocky shapes coin edge slightly irregular surface scratches small dents darker gray recesses contrasting lighter gray areas.