Caption

szelag, Melchior, Christoph (fl. 1646–1656); Obv.: Prussian eagle, on its chest a monogram composed of the letters IC. Rim inscription beginning with a ducal mitre: FRID.WILH.MAR.BR.SRIPR.EL. Rev.: monogram composed of the letters FW separating the inner border. Rim inscription beginning with a cross, divided by the Hohenzollern coat of arms: S.PR - USS, .165 (1655). Hohenzollern (coat of arms); Frederick William I Hohenzollern (Great Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1688). Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 15.5 mm; weight 0.58 g; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_366

License type

Rights managed

Available size

21.8Mb (2.2Mb) / 9.2in x 9.2in / 2763 x 2763 (300dpi)

Keywords

szelag Melchior Christoph fl 1646–1656 Obv. Prussian eagle chest monogram composed letters IC Rim inscription ducal mitre Frid.Wilh.Mar.Br.Sripr.El Rev. letters FW separating inner border cross divided Hohenzollern coat arms S.Pr - Uss .165 1655 Hohenzollern coat Frederick William I Hohenzollern Great Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1688 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 15.5 mm weight 0.58 g axis 0° round worn metallic object textured surface showing raised recessed areas predominantly brown darker lighter brown variations hints grayish tones object features central motif resembling stylized bird outstretched wings crowned head surrounded circular border ring indistinct shapes edge rim slightly irregular small notch side surface scratches patina uneven wear across object.