Caption

Teutonic szelag, Jan von Tiefen (Grand Master; 1489–1497), Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?), publisher (from 1480). Teutonic shield (iconographic), monastic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic), lily-shaped cross (iconographic). Teutonic Knights (order). Obverse: monastic shield of the Grand Master (eagle facing right) with a cross whose elongated arms, terminating in lilies, reach the outer rim, dividing the rim legend. On the rim, between the pearly borders, the inscription. Reverse: monastic shield. Inscription on rim between the pearl borders: 1489–1497. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 20 mm; weight 1.31 g; axis 315°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_127

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 Teutonic shield iconographic monastic shield lily-shaped cross Teutonic Knights order Obverse eagle facing right cross elongated arms terminating lilies reach outer rim dividing rim legend rim pearly borders inscription Reverse Inscription pearl borders State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20 mm weight 1.31 g axis 315° round weathered object rough textured surface shades gray off-white showing worn raised patterns shallow grooves arranged central shield- motif irregular chipped edges areas darker gray speckling.