Caption

Teutonic szelag, Jan von Tiefen (Grand Master; 1489–1497); publisher: Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?); monastic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic); lily-shaped cross (iconographic); Teutonic shield (iconographic); Teutonic Knights (order). Obverse: Monastic shield of the Grand Master with a cross whose elongated arms, terminating in lilies, divide the rim legend and reach the outer rim. On the rim, between the pearly borders, the inscription. Reverse: Monastic shield; on the rim between the pearl borders there is an inscription. Date: 1489–1497. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 20.2 mm, weight 1.49 g, axis 315°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_107

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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– monastic shield iconographic lily-shaped cross Teutonic shield Teutonic Knights order Obverse Monastic shield cross elongated arms terminating lilies divide rim legend reach outer rim rim pearly borders inscription Reverse pearl borders Date State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20.2 mm weight 1.49 g axis 315° circular worn coin irregular edges showing central raised shield- emblem surrounded decorative border textured surface coin mostly gray silver areas darker gray small patches brownish greenish discoloration.