Caption

Teutonic szelag, Marcin Truchsess von Wetzhausen (Grand Master; 1477–1489), Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?), publisher (from 1480); Teutonic shield (iconographic), monastic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic); 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 1.31 g, axis 140 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_081

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (6.4Mb) / 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 monastic shield Teutonic Knights order Obverse Monastic shield rim pearl borders inscription Reverse State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20 mm weight 1.31 g axis 140 degrees roughly circular worn coin- object raised central shield divided four quarters surrounded irregular border decorative shapes dots textured slightly pitted surface visible wear small scratches visible colors pale gray off-white darker gray accents.