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. Around the rim the inscription *ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSSIE*; continuous border. Rv. In a double continuous border an inscription in six lines: *III*/GROSS:AR:/TRIPLEX/ALBER:DVC:/PRVSSIE/*I535*; 1535, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525-1701). Coin: diameter 22.5 mm, weight 2.71 g, axis 250 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A48_244

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Rights managed

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36.9Mb (3.2Mb) / 12.0in x 12.0in / 3589 x 3589 (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 rim inscription *ALBER*D*G*MAR*BRAN*DVX*PRVSSIE* continuous border Rv double continuous border inscription six lines *Iii* Gross Ar Triplex Alber Dvc Prvssie *I535* 1535 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525-1701 Coin diameter 22.5 mm weight 2.71 g axis 250 degrees round metallic coin dark gray surface lighter silvery raised edges markings shown white background coin displays series raised rectangular irregular shapes arranged horizontal rows visible scratches small dents surface slightly uneven worn places texture aged slightly reflective Colors visible include dark gray silver white background.