Caption

szelag, Melchior, Christoph (fl. 1646-1656); obverse: Prussian eagle, on its chest a monogram composed of the letters IC; in the rim, between the pearl borders, an inscription beginning with a ducal mitre FR, .BR.SRIPR.EL.; reverse: monogram composed of the letters FW separating the inner border; in the rim an inscription beginning with a cross, divided by the Hohenzollern coat of arms +SOLIDUS.PR - USSI, .1655; 1655; Frederick William I Hohenzollern (Great Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1688); Hohenzollern (coat of arms); Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg; coin; diameter 15.3 mm; weight 0.51 g; axis 0°

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_360

License type

Rights managed

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21.8Mb (2.1Mb) / 9.2in x 9.2in / 2763 x 2763 (300dpi)

Keywords

szelag Melchior Christoph fl 1646-1656 obverse Prussian eagle chest monogram composed letters IC rim pearl borders inscription ducal mitre FR .Br.Sripr.El reverse letters FW separating inner border cross divided Hohenzollern coat arms +Solidus.Pr - Ussi .1655 1655 Frederick William I Hohenzollern Great Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1688 Hohenzollern coat Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg coin diameter 15.3 mm weight 0.51 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised recessed areas displaying embossed design stylized bird outstretched wings center decorative border object primarily shades brown dark bronze lighter highlights raised portions subtle greenish-gray patina areas set plain white background.