Caption

Denarius — bracteate: gate topped with a cross whose arms end in spheres; one sphere at each corner of the gate; between the cross and the corner spheres, one smaller sphere. Under the arched vault of the gate, a sphere. One-sided coin. Ca. 1257/1258–ca. 1267/1268. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525). Diameter 17.5 mm; weight 0.21 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A42_461

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28.4Mb (1.5Mb) / 10.5in x 10.5in / 3153 x 3153 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius bracteate gate topped cross arms spheres sphere corner gate corner spheres smaller sphere Under arched vault -sided coin Ca 1257 1258–ca 1267 1268 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Diameter 17.5 mm weight 0.21 g circular dark gray object raised rim central recessed area containing cluster rounded raised shapes curved carved lines object uneven edges small chipped section variations lighter darker gray tones across surface.