Caption

szelag, eagles, Frederick William I Hohenzollern (Great Elector of Brandenburg; Prince of Prussia; 1620-1688), cross (iconographic), Hohenzollern (coat of arms). Obv. Prussian eagle, on its chest a monogram composed of the letters IC. In the rim, between the pearl borders, an inscription beginning with a princely mitre FRID.WILH.MAR.BR.SRIPR.E. Rev. 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 - USSIAE.1653. 1653. Ducal Prussia (1525-1701), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 15.5 mm; weight 0.54 g; axis 0 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_380

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Keywords

szelag eagles Frederick William I Hohenzollern Great Elector Brandenburg Prince Prussia 1620-1688 cross iconographic Hohenzollern coat arms Obv Prussian eagle chest monogram composed letters IC rim pearl borders inscription princely mitre FRID.WILH.MAR.BR.SRIPR.E Rev Monogram composed letters FW separating inner border divided Hohenzollern coat +Solidus.Pr - Ussiae.1653 1653 Ducal Prussia 1525-1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 15.5 mm weight 0.54 g axis 0 degrees circular metallic object textured worn surface showing raised recessed areas mostly shades brown bronze hints darker brown greenish patina center features symmetrical stylized bird- figure outstretched wings formed carved lines curved shapes surrounded concentric rings ornamental ridges outer displays repeated decorative elements embossed shapes edges slightly irregular weathered.