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 the inscription '1477–1489'. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 19.6–19.8 mm; weight 1.47 g; axis 90°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_101

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (6.8Mb) / 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 19.6–19.8 mm weight 1.47 g axis 90° round worn coin textured surface showing central shield- emblem surrounded circular border beaded dots decorative raised shapes coin's surface displays irregular patterns symbols central motif areas smoother wear shallow depressions visible colors shades gray light brown beige hints muted yellow.