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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:/.TREX./.AL, VC./.PRVSSIE./*I535*; 1535. Ducal Prussia (1525-1701), Königsberg; coin: diameter 23.4 mm, weight 2.47 g, axis 340 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A48_252

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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 inscription six lines *Iii* .Gross Ar .Trex .Al Vc .Prvssie *I535* 1535 Ducal Prussia 1525-1701 Königsberg coin diameter 23.4 mm weight 2.47 g axis 340 degrees round metallic coin shown white background worn surface raised lettering decorative elements rim across face coin displays patina areas darker gray lighter silver highlights visible scratches small dents central smoother area surrounded textured metal edge slightly irregular tone includes shades silver gray darker charcoal.