Caption

Teutonic szelag, Jan von Tiefen (Grand Master; 1489–1497); publisher: Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?; from 1480). Lily-shaped cross (iconographic); monastic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic); Teutonic shield (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 on obverse between pearly borders. Reverse: monastic shield. Inscription on rim between pearl borders: 1489–1497. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525); Königsberg. Coin; diameter 19.0–19.2 mm; weight 0.88 g; axis 225°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_113

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 monastic shield Teutonic shield Teutonic Knights order Obverse cross elongated arms lilies divide rim legend reaching outer rim Rim inscription obverse pearly borders Reverse Inscription rim pearl borders State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.0–19.2 mm weight 0.88 g axis 225° round weathered coin textured surface shades gray light brown muted silver showing central shield- emblem raised border stylized motif inside surrounded ring worn decorative elements faint raised shapes edge coin's surface pitting areas darker brown patina small spot bluish-green near center background white.