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. Rim inscription: 1489–1497. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 19.6–19.9 mm; weight 1.16 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_135

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (6.8Mb) / 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 Monastic shield eagle facing right cross elongated arms terminating lilies reach outer rim dividing rim legend Rim inscription State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.6–19.9 mm weight 1.16 g axis 180° single round object worn textured surface shades gray off-white showing raised central motif shield- surrounded circular border various shallow irregular indentations ornamental shapes edges uneven slightly rough subtle darker gray areas small patches pale yellowish discoloration plain white background.