Caption

Teutonic szelag. Marcin Truchsess von Wetzhausen (Grand Master; 1477–1489). Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?), publisher (from 1480). Iconography: Teutonic shield; monastic shield of the Grand Master; Teutonic Knights (order). Obverse: monastic shield of the Grand Master; on the rim between the pearl borders the inscription. Reverse: monastic shield; in the rim between the pearl borders there is an inscription, 1477–1489. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 20 mm; weight 1.43 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_057

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (7.5Mb) / 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 Iconography Teutonic shield monastic shield Teutonic Knights order Obverse rim pearl borders inscription Reverse State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20 mm weight 1.43 g axis 180° round worn metallic coin raised shield design center divided vertical horizontal line surrounded ring decorative shapes motifs coin surface weathered texture irregular edges visible colors include brown muted copper pale greenish-gray hints darker gray.