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). Obv: 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. Rev: Monastic shield. Inscription: 1489–1497. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 20.2 mm; weight 1.49 g; axis 315°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_108

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Rights managed

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65.1Mb (6.7Mb) / 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 Obv Monastic shield cross elongated arms terminating lilies divide rim legend reach outer rim rim pearly borders inscription Rev Inscription State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20.2 mm weight 1.49 g axis 315° round worn coin raised shield design center topped small crown- motif surrounded ring raised decorative elements irregular shapes surface pitting texture areas wear slight discoloration displaying shades gray off-white pale yellowish spots.