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denarius; Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520-?), publisher; Straub (Strawb), Heinrich, publisher; Decjusz, Jost Ludwik (fl. 1528-1535); Pinczów–Wierciszów (Swietokrzyskie Voivodeship; 1969–1971); Albrecht Hohenzollern (Prince of Prussia; 1490–1568). Obverse: in the beaded border, the letter A beneath the Hohenzollern heraldic shield; one rosette on both sides of and above the letter. Reverse: in the beaded border, a Prussian eagle with a crowned shield on its chest bearing the letter S. Inscriptions/elements: eagles, rosettes, Hohenzollern (coat of arms). Date: 1529–1531; Place: Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin (denarius): diameter 13.5 mm, weight 0.20 g, axis 60 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_044

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Keywords

denarius Wille Albrecht fl 1520- publisher Straub Strawb Heinrich Decjusz Jost Ludwik 1528-1535 Pinczów–Wierciszów Swietokrzyskie Voivodeship 1969–1971 Albrecht Hohenzollern Prince Prussia 1490–1568 Obverse beaded border letter beneath Hohenzollern heraldic shield rosette sides Reverse Prussian eagle crowned shield chest bearing letter S Inscriptions elements eagles rosettes Hohenzollern coat arms Date 1529–1531 Place Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 13.5 mm weight 0.20 g axis 60 degrees small round metallic object sits near center white background dark brown areas lighter brown faint greenish spots worn irregular rough pitted texture several small holes cutouts raised recessed shapes curved straight lines shield- form embossed floral motif perforations near edge portions rim uneven slightly broken surface matte corroded appearance.