Caption

Teutonic szelag; Marcin Truchsess von Wetzhausen (Grand Master; 1477–1489); Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?), publisher (from 1480). Obverse: monastic shield of the Grand Master; on the rim between pearl borders an inscription. Reverse: monastic shield; in the rim between the pearl borders an inscription, 1477–1489. Teutonic shield (iconographic); Teutonic Knights' monastic shield (iconographic); Teutonic Knights (order). Coin of Königsberg, State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525). Diameter 19.7 mm; weight 1.63 g; axis 45°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_092

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (6.7Mb) / 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 Obverse monastic shield rim pearl borders inscription Reverse Teutonic shield iconographic Teutonic Knights order Coin Königsberg State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Diameter 19.7 mm weight 1.63 g axis 45° weathered circular object rough surface irregular edges predominantly gray areas lighter darker gray small patches brown central raised shield- emblem textured detailing surrounded decorative border ring worn ornamental shapes showing signs age surface pitting.