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); Teutonic Knights (order). Obv.: 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. Rev.: On the rim between the pearly 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_123

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (6.3Mb) / 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 Teutonic Knights order Obv. Monastic shield cross elongated arms terminating lilies divide rim legend reach outer rim rim pearly borders inscription Rev. State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.7 mm weight 1.27 g axis 180° roughly circular metallic object worn surface showing shield- raised design center decorative raised border part edge displaying mottled color palette silver-gray areas darker gray small patches muted brown greenish patina.