Caption

Teutonic szelag, Marcin Truchsess von Wetzhausen (Grand Master; 1477–1489), Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?), publisher (from 1480); iconography: monastic shield of the Grand Master, Teutonic shield; 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 19.8 mm; weight 1.13 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_096

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (7.2Mb) / 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 monastic shield Teutonic shield Teutonic Knights order Obverse rim pearl borders inscription Reverse State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.8 mm weight 1.13 g axis 180° round metallic object weathered surface shades gray silver featuring central shield- emblem surrounded circular border small raised dots decorative shapes shield area contains textured feathered leaf- motif central motif several irregular ornamental forms embossed patterns creating ring reliefs edge slightly uneven rim appearance matte areas darker gray patina lighter silver highlights.