Caption

Teutonic szelag, Marcin Truchsess von Wetzhausen (Grand Master; 1477–1489); publisher: Hans Wesner (fl. 1480–?; from 1480). Iconography: Teutonic shield; Teutonic Knights' monastic shield; 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 20.1 mm; weight 1.12 g; axis 45°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_085

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (7.1Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic szelag Marcin Truchsess von Wetzhausen Grand Master 1477–1489 publisher Hans Wesner fl 1480– 1480 Iconography Teutonic shield Teutonic Knights monastic shield order Obverse Monastic shield rim pearl borders inscription Reverse State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20.1 mm weight 1.12 g axis 45° round metallic object slightly irregular edge showing raised central shield- shape divided vertical horizontal line surrounded beaded circular border ring raised decorative shapes dots surface worn scratches slight dents visible colors silvery gray areas darker gray faint brownish discoloration.