Caption

Teutonic szelag. Marcin Truchsess von Wetzhausen (Grand Master; 1477–1489). Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?), publisher (from 1480). Teutonic shield (iconographic); Teutonic Knights' monastic shield (iconographic); Teutonic Knights (order). Obverse: monastic shield of the Grand Master; on the rim between the pearl borders an inscription. Reverse: monastic shield; in the rim between the pearl borders an inscription, 1477–1489. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 19.4 mm; weight 0.97 g; axis 225°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_047

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (7.4Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic szelag Marcin Truchsess von Wetzhausen Grand Master 1477–1489 Wesner Hans fl 1480– publisher 1480 Teutonic shield iconographic Teutonic Knights monastic shield order Obverse rim pearl borders inscription Reverse State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.4 mm weight 0.97 g axis 225° roughly circular worn metallic object uneven edge textured pitted surface shades gray brown greenish patina muted tan central raised emblem forming shield divided vertical horizontal line visible surrounded ring low relief dots traces irregular shapes curved forms perimeter surface areas darker gray lighter gray patches green corrosion brownish discoloration weathered rough appearance.