Caption

Denarius (bracteate) with isosceles cross with expanding, split arms; in one angle a six-pointed star, in the opposite angle a crescent (moon) and additional stars. One-sided coin; associated with the Teutonic Knights (State of the Teutonic Order), 2nd half of the 13th century. Diameter 15.4 mm, weight 0.25 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_344

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Keywords

Denarius bracteate isosceles cross expanding split arms angle six-pointed star opposite angle crescent moon additional stars -sided coin associated Teutonic Knights State Teutonic Order 2nd half 13th century Diameter 15.4 mm weight 0.25 g circular shallow dish- object uneven worn edges raised central area featuring cross-shaped relief surface rough weathered small chips irregularities Visible colors include shades gray off-white hints brown greenish patina background plain white.