Caption

Teutonic szelag, Jan von Tiefen (Grand Master; 1489–1497), Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?), publisher (from 1480). Teutonic shield (iconographic), lily-shaped cross (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: Monastic shield. Date: 1489–1497, State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin, diameter 20 mm, weight 1.50 g, axis 90°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_138

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (5.7Mb) / 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 lily-shaped cross monastic shield Teutonic Knights order Obverse Monastic shield cross elongated arms terminating lilies divide rim legend reach outer rim rim pearly borders inscription Reverse Date State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20 mm weight 1.50 g axis 90° round worn coin- object shades gray silver fills center image showing raised shield shape cross- design decorative edging surface textured slightly pitted irregularities areas darker gray patina set plain white background.