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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 there is an inscription in six lines *III*/.GRO, :AR:/.TREX./.AL, VC./.PRVSSIE./*I535*; 1535. Ducal Prussia (1525-1701), Königsberg; coin: diameter 22.6 mm, weight 2.44 g, axis 135 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A48_247

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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 PRVS continuous border floral motifs words Rev inscription six lines *III* .Gro Ar .Trex .Al Vc .Prvssie *I535* 1535 Ducal Prussia 1525-1701 Königsberg coin diameter 22.6 mm weight 2.44 g axis 135 degrees round metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised lettering decorative marks predominantly silver gray color areas darker gray patina lighter silver highlights coin's edge slightly irregular surface scratches dents small star- marks form patterned arrangement across face faint smooth central area less relief.