Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_132

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (6.2Mb) / 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 monastic shield Teutonic shield Teutonic Knights order Obverse eagle facing right cross elongated arms lilies dividing rim legend reaching outer rim Rim inscription Reverse Date State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.8 mm weight 1.30 g axis 270° worn circular metal object rough uneven edge gray-silver color showing raised central shield- shape divided vertical horizontal ridge surrounded faint decorative raised patterns irregular dents scratches variations tone darker gray areas crevices lighter silver highlights higher surfaces.