Caption

Teutonic szelag, Jan von Tiefen (Grand Master; 1489–1497); publisher: Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?; from 1480). Lily-shaped cross (iconographic); Teutonic shield (iconographic); monastic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic); Teutonic Knights (order). Obverse: Monastic shield of the Grand Master with a cross whose elongated arms ending in lilies divide the rim legend and reach the outer rim. Rim inscription between pearly borders. Reverse: monastic shield. Date: 1489–1497. Mint: Königsberg. Coin type: szelag; diameter 19.7 mm; weight 0.89 g; axis 315°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_106

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (7.0Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic szelag Jan von Tiefen Grand Master 1489–1497 publisher Wesner Hans fl 1480– 1480 Lily-shaped cross iconographic Teutonic shield monastic shield Teutonic Knights order Obverse Monastic shield cross elongated arms ending lilies divide rim legend reach outer rim Rim inscription pearly borders Reverse Date Mint Königsberg Coin type szelag diameter 19.7 mm weight 0.89 g axis 315° single round coin- object fills center image showing worn textured surface shades gray silver uneven edges slightly rough pitted appearance faint raised shapes shallow indented areas form symmetrical central motif surrounding border irregular marks rendered metallic gray silver tones plain white background.