Caption

Teutonic szelag, Jan von Tiefen (Grand Master; 1489–1497), Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?), publisher (from 1480). Lily-shaped cross (iconographic); Teutonic shield (iconographic); monastic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic). Obverse: Monastic shield of the Grand Master (eagle facing right) with a cross whose elongated arms, ending in lilies, divide the rim legend and reach the outer rim; in the rim, between the pearl borders, the inscription. Reverse: Teutonic Order shield; in the rim, between the pearl borders, the inscription: 1489–1497. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 20 mm, weight 1.59 g, axis 135°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A34_133

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (7.6Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic szelag Jan von Tiefen Grand Master 1489–1497 Wesner Hans fl 1480– publisher 1480 Lily-shaped cross iconographic Teutonic shield monastic shield Obverse Monastic shield eagle facing right cross elongated arms ending lilies divide rim legend reach outer rim rim pearl borders inscription Reverse Teutonic Order shield State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20 mm weight 1.59 g axis 135° single round object resembling worn coin sits centered white background surface textured weathered patina shades gray muted silver hints brown showing raised shield- emblem center divided surrounded decorative ring irregular raised patterns edge.