Caption

Copy of a grosz, Lippold (for the original). Obverse: Bipartite coat of arms — first field a sceptre, second field the Brandenburg eagle. Above the shield a hexagram between rosettes. On the sides of the shield the date numerals 6-9. On the rim between the pearl borders the inscription MONETA*NOVA*ELECTOR. Reverse: Polish eagle; on its breast a crowned monogram composed of the letters SA. On the rim between the pearl borders an inscription beginning with a rosette BRAND, *DVCIS*PRVSSIE. Late 19th/early 20th century (original 1569). Coin, copy. Diameter 26.0 mm; weight 4.97 g; axis 230°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A48_278

License type

Rights managed

Available size

40.3Mb (5.2Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3753 x 3753 (300dpi)

Keywords

Copy grosz Lippold original Obverse Bipartite coat arms first field sceptre second field Brandenburg eagle shield hexagram rosettes sides date numerals 6-9 rim pearl borders inscription MONETA*NOVA*ELECTOR Reverse Polish eagle breast crowned monogram composed letters SA inscription rosette BRAND *Dvcis*Prvssie Late 19th early 20th century original 1569 Coin copy Diameter 26.0 mm weight 4.97 g axis 230° circular metal coin worn textured surface showing raised double-headed bird motif spread wings decorative feather details surrounded beaded inner rim outer rim raised elements coin displays patina metallic gray areas darker gray hints brownish-red muted green worn highlights catch light raised edges.