Caption

Teutonic szelag, Jan von Tiefen (Grand Master; 1489–1497), publisher Wesner, Hans (fl. 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: 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_136

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (6.9Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic szelag Jan von Tiefen Grand Master 1489–1497 publisher Wesner Hans fl 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 pearly borders inscription Reverse Inscription State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.6–19.9 mm weight 1.16 g axis 180° worn round metallic object uneven edge textured surface mostly gray darker gray areas subtle brownish discoloration center raised shield- shape cross design surrounded beaded inner ring decorative border several irregular raised shapes curved motifs giving aged weathered appearance.