Caption

Teutonic szelag, Jan von Tiefen (Grand Master; 1489–1497), Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?), publisher (from 1480). Materials/attributes: Teutonic shield (iconographic), lily-shaped cross (iconographic), monastic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic). Subject: 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. Rim inscription: 1489–1497. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 20 mm, weight 1.50 g, axis 280 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_126

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 Wesner Hans fl 1480– publisher 1480 Materials attributes Teutonic shield iconographic lily-shaped cross monastic shield Subject Teutonic Knights order Obverse Monastic shield cross elongated arms terminating lilies divide rim legend reach outer rim Rim inscription State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20 mm weight 1.50 g axis 280 degrees roughly circular metallic object worn textured surface shades gray light silver showing indented central design curved straight raised lines several rounded impressions lower edge areas slightly darker subtle beige-brown discolorations object sits plain white background.