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Trojak, Decius, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528–1535), Vogelwaider (Vogelwaid), Eustachius, publisher. 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*. Rev.: In the continuous border an inscription in six lines: *III*/.GROSS:AR:/.TRIPLEX./.ALBER:DVC./.PRVSSIE./*I537* (1537). Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 22.3 mm, weight 2.61 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A48_259

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Keywords

Trojak Decius Jost Ludwik fl 1528–1535 Vogelwaider Vogelwaid Eustachius publisher 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* Rev. continuous border inscription six lines *Iii* .Gross Ar .Triplex .Alber Dvc .Prvssie *I537* 1537 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 22.3 mm weight 2.61 g axis 0° round metallic coin worn silver-gray surface showing raised rim slightly irregular edge coin displays pattern raised rectangular curved shapes arranged horizontal rows across face surface small scratches areas darker patina highlights metal catches light visible contrast lighter silvery raised darker gray recessed areas.