Caption

Teutonic szelag, Jan von Tiefen (Grand Master; 1489–1497), publisher Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?), lily-shaped cross (iconographic), Teutonic shield (iconographic), monastic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic), Teutonic Knights (order). Obverse: monastic shield of the Grand Master with a cross whose elongated arms, terminating in lilies, divide the rim legend and reach the outer rim. On the rim, between the pearly borders, the inscription. Reverse: on the rim between the pearl borders there is an inscription, 1489–1497, State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 19.7 mm; weight 1.27 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_122

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (6.5Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic szelag Jan von Tiefen Grand Master 1489–1497 publisher Wesner Hans fl 1480– lily-shaped cross iconographic Teutonic shield monastic shield Teutonic Knights order Obverse cross elongated arms terminating lilies divide rim legend reach outer rim rim pearly borders inscription Reverse pearl borders State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.7 mm weight 1.27 g axis 180° worn circular object irregular edge displaying shield- raised design near center surrounded faint decorative impressions shallow grooves surface textured uneven wear patches smoothness roughness Colors visible include muted silver-gray dominant tone areas pale greenish patina spots brownish tarnish background plain white.