Caption

Teutonic szelag, Jan von Tiefen (Grand Master; 1489–1497); publisher: Wesner, Hans (fl. 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, ending in lilies, divide the rim legend and reach the outer rim. Rim inscription. Reverse: monastic shield. Inscription: 1489–1497. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 19.0–19.2 mm; weight 0.88 g; axis 225°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_114

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– Lily-shaped cross iconographic monastic shield Teutonic shield Teutonic Knights order Obverse cross elongated arms ending lilies divide rim legend reach outer rim Rim inscription Reverse Inscription State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.0–19.2 mm weight 0.88 g axis 225° circular worn coin raised central shield divided quadrants surrounded decorative raised motifs beaded inner border surface irregular edges pitted texture Visible colors include muted brown gray hints greenish patina.