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Country: Duchy of Prussia (German States)
Albrecht I v. Hohenzollern-Ansbach (1490-1525-1568)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 154Z (1529-1558)
Value: 1 Groschen (1⁄30)
Currency: Thaler (1525-1701)
Composition: Silver
Weight: 1.7 g.
Diameter: 24 mm
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Grade: XF45
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: MB# 3, Bahrf# 1122-, Kop# 3788, Slg. Marienburg# 1196
Obverse:
Bust right in circle, small shield of Hohenzollern arms at beginning of legend, date at end of Latin legend.
Lettering: ★ IVSTVS ★ EX ★ FIDE ★ VIVIT ★ 154Z ★
Translation: He just lives by faith.
Reverse:
Prussian eagle with a crown around the neck, on its breast the initial letter S of Sigismund I of Poland (not Superman). Titles of Albrecht around.
Lettering: ♣ ALBER ＊ D ＊ G ＊ MAR ＊ BRAN ＊ DVX ＊ PRV(S)(S)(I)
Unabridged legend: Albertus Dei Gratia Marchio Brandeburgensis Dux Prussiae.
Translation: Albert, by the Grace of God, Marquis of Brandenburg Duke of Prussia.
Edge:
Smooth.
Comment:
There are many varieties for this type. Differences are mainly for the beard and neck on obverse.
Reference : MB# 3, Bahrf# 1122-, Kop# 3788, Slg. Marienburg# 1196
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Collection : German States coins