Teutonic szelag, Jan von Tiefen (Grand Master; 1489–1497), Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?), publisher (from 1480). Lily-shaped cross (iconographic); Teutonic shield (iconographic); monastic shield of the Grand Master (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. Reverse: monastic shield. Inscription on rim. Date: 1489–1497; State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin (szelag); diameter 20.1–20.3 mm; weight 1.33 g; axis 20°.
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Teutonic szelag, Jan von Tiefen (Grand Master; 1489–1497), Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?), publisher (from 1480). Lily-shaped cross (iconographic); Teutonic shield (iconographic); monastic shield of the Grand Master (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. Reverse: monastic shield. Inscription on rim. Date: 1489–1497; State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin (szelag); diameter 20.1–20.3 mm; weight 1.33 g; axis 20°.

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Teutonic szelag Jan von Tiefen Grand Master 1489–1497 Wesner Hans fl 1480– publisher 1480 Lily-shaped cross iconographic Teutonic shield monastic shield Teutonic Knights order Obverse cross elongated arms ending lilies divide rim legend reach outer rim Reverse Inscription rim Date State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin szelag diameter 20.1–20.3 mm weight 1.33 g axis 20° round worn object rough textured surface shades gray off-white featuring central raised shield- shape surrounded irregular carved lines decorative marks curved angular impressions edges subtle darker gray shadowing recessed areas.

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