Caption

Denarius (bracteate). One-sided coin depicting a triangular shield with a cross whose arms reach the shield's edge; at the corners of the shield is one ball each. In the upper right part of the shield there is a point. On both sides of the shield are illegible markings (possibly balls). Iconography: shield with cross I; shields; triangular shield (iconographic); one-sided coins; balls; Teutonic Knights (order). Date ca. 1307/1308–ca. 1317/1318. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525). Diameter 15.1 mm; weight 0.21 g. WQXBCFS

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A42_368

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Rights managed

Available size

86.7Mb (3.7Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius bracteate -sided coin depicting triangular shield cross arms reach shield's edge corners shield ball upper right part point sides illegible markings balls Iconography cross I shields iconographic -sided coins Teutonic Knights order Date ca 1307 1308–ca 1317 1318 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Diameter 15.1 mm weight 0.21 g small round object uneven edge sits white background surface worn recessed central area simple face- shape formed rounded depressions raised outlines object displays mix dark brown gray greenish muted metallic tones lighter silvery highlights.