Caption

Teutonic szelag, Jan von Tiefen (Grand Master; 1489–1497), Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?), publisher (from 1480); lily-shaped cross (iconographic); Teutonic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic); AR punch (on obverse and reverse); Teutonic Knights (order). Obverse: Teutonic shield of the Grand Master with a cross whose elongated arms, terminating in lilies, reach the outer rim, dividing the rim legend; on the rim, between the pearly borders, the inscription. Reverse: Teutonic shield; on the rim, between the pearly borders, the inscription. Date: 1489–1497. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 19.6–19.8 mm; weight 1.22 g; axis 315°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_112

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 Wesner Hans fl 1480– publisher 1480 lily-shaped cross iconographic Teutonic shield AR punch on obverse reverse Teutonic Knights order Obverse cross elongated arms terminating lilies reach outer rim dividing rim legend rim pearly borders inscription Reverse Date State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.6–19.8 mm weight 1.22 g axis 315° worn circular object uneven edge primarily light gray darker gray marks spots showing central raised area surrounding band shallow relief shapes irregular indentations darker smudges subtle variation lighter darker gray tones across surface.