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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 PRVS*; 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 23.3 mm, weight 2.59 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A48_231

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35.3Mb (4.3Mb) / 11.7in x 11.7in / 3511 x 3511 (300dpi)

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 Prvs* continuous border floral motifs words Rev. inscription six lines *III* .Gross Ar .Triplex .Alber Dvc .Prvssie *I535* 1535 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 23.3 mm weight 2.59 g axis 180 degrees round metallic coin worn surface shown white background coin silver-gray darker gray areas recessed portions lighter silvery highlights raised edges slightly irregular scuffs small nicks face pattern raised lettering decorative dots rows visible surface scratches textured wear across field lighting produces subtle reflections shadows emphasize relief contours coin.