Caption

Teutonic szelag, Jan von Tiefen (Grand Master; 1489–1497); publisher: Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?; from 1480). Iconography: lily-shaped cross, monastic shield of the Grand Master (eagle facing right) with a cross whose elongated arms end in lilies and divide the rim legend reaching the outer rim; Teutonic shield; Teutonic Knights (order). Obverse: monastic shield with inscription on rim. Reverse: inscription on rim, date 1489–1497. Coin type: Königsberg mint, State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525). Coin, diameter 19.8 mm, weight 1.30 g, axis 270°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A43_131

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Keywords

Teutonic szelag Jan von Tiefen Grand Master 1489–1497 publisher Wesner Hans fl 1480– 1480 Iconography lily-shaped cross monastic shield eagle facing right cross elongated arms lilies divide rim legend reaching outer rim Teutonic shield Teutonic Knights order Obverse inscription rim Reverse date 1489–1497 Coin type Königsberg mint State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Coin diameter 19.8 mm weight 1.30 g axis 270° circular metal object worn rough surface showing embossed central design decorative border object primarily gray variations light dark gray patina subtle hints off-white metal smoother edges irregular slightly chipped places raised motifs create shallow shadows emphasize textured relief.