Caption

Teutonic szelag, Marcin Truchsess von Wetzhausen (Grand Master; 1477–1489); publisher: Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?; from 1480). Iconography: Teutonic shield; Teutonic Knights' monastic shield; Teutonic Knights (order). Obverse: monastic shield of the Grand Master with inscription on the rim between pearl borders. Reverse: monastic shield with inscription on the rim between pearl borders. Date range on rim inscription: 1477–1489. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525); Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.0–19.2 mm; weight 1.22 g; axis 135°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_049

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (6.2Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic szelag Marcin Truchsess von Wetzhausen Grand Master 1477–1489 publisher Wesner Hans fl 1480– 1480 Iconography Teutonic shield Teutonic Knights monastic shield order Obverse inscription rim pearl borders Reverse Date range rim inscription State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.0–19.2 mm weight 1.22 g axis 135° single round coin worn surface raised shield design center divided cross surrounded decorative border raised shapes dots coin irregular edges surface texture patina shades gray silver hints brown.