Caption

Teutonic szelag, Jan von Tiefen (Grand Master; 1489–1497); publisher: Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?; from 1480). Lily-shaped cross (iconographic); Teutonic shield and monastic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic); Teutonic Knights (order). Obverse: monastic shield of the Grand Master with a cross whose elongated arms end in lilies and divide the rim legend, reaching the outer rim. Rim inscription. Reverse: monastic shield. Date: 1489–1497. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 20 mm; weight 1.25 g; axis 225°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_110

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 cross elongated arms lilies divide rim legend reaching outer rim Rim inscription Reverse Date State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20 mm weight 1.25 g axis 225° round weathered object uneven edge pale gray material showing textured surfaces worn relief center displays raised shield- shape vertical horizontal division slightly rounded outline shield small raised motif rounded top irregular shapes carved details follow circular form colors visible mainly shades gray hints off-white faint brownish tints areas.