Caption

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). Obv.: Monastic shield of the Grand Master with a cross whose elongated arms, ending in lilies, divide the rim legend and reach the outer rim. Rev.: Monastic shield. Rim inscription: 1489–1497. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 20.1–20.3 mm; weight 1.33 g; axis 20°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_120

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (6.6Mb) / 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 monastic shield Teutonic Knights order Obv. Monastic shield cross elongated arms ending lilies divide rim legend reach outer rim Rev. Rim inscription State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20.1–20.3 mm weight 1.33 g axis 20° circular worn coin- object shades gray off-white sits white background surface raised shield shape vertical horizontal bar forming surrounded irregular raised indented textures ornamental shapes uneven edges slightly rough matte finish varying tones pale gray light beige.