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). 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. On the rim, between the pearly borders, the inscription. Reverse: on the rim between the pearl borders an inscription, 1489–1497, State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 20.1 mm; weight 1.35 g; axis 270°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_134

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (6.1Mb) / 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 Obverse cross elongated arms terminating lilies divide rim legend reach outer rim rim pearly borders inscription Reverse pearl borders State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20.1 mm weight 1.35 g axis 270° round flat object worn surface showing raised shield- design center ring raised decorative shapes edge object shades gray beige tan light brown areas darker brown muted off-white highlights.