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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. In the rim the inscription *ALBER DG MAR BRAN DVX PRVSS*; double continuous border, plant motifs between the words. Rev. In a double continuous border an inscription in six lines *III*/.GROSS:AR:/.TREX, /.AL, VC./.PR, IE./*I535* (1535). 1535, Ducal Prussia (1525-1701), Königsberg; coin, diameter 23.8 mm, weight 2.48 g, axis 200 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A48_253

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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 DG MAR BRAN DVX PRVSS* double continuous border plant motifs words Rev inscription six lines *III* .Gross Ar .Trex .Al Vc .Pr Ie *I535* 1535 Ducal Prussia 1525-1701 Königsberg coin diameter 23.8 mm weight 2.48 g axis 200 degrees circular metallic object worn slightly tarnished silver-gray surface showing raised recessed areas scratches object outer rim concentric double lines inner area worn relief suggesting faint central profile shape surface combination darker gray tones lighter silvery highlights raised edges subtle brownish spots uneven patina.