Caption

Teutonic szelag, Jan von Tiefen (Grand Master; 1489–1497); publisher: Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?; from 1480). Teutonic shield (iconographic); monastic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic); lily-shaped cross (iconographic); Teutonic Knights (order). Obverse: monastic shield of the Grand Master with a cross whose elongated arms, terminating in lilies, divide the rim legend and reach the outer rim. Rim inscription. Reverse: monastic shield. Inscription includes the dates 1489–1497 and reference to the State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 18.7 mm; weight 1.13 g; axis 225°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_123

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (5.3Mb) / 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 Teutonic shield iconographic monastic shield lily-shaped cross Teutonic Knights order Obverse cross elongated arms terminating lilies divide rim legend reach outer rim Rim inscription Reverse Inscription includes dates 1489–1497 reference State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 18.7 mm weight 1.13 g axis 225° worn circular object uneven edge showing signs wear small chips mostly gray areas darker gray faint greenish spots surface raised central shield- design textured markings inside surrounding concentric borders band irregular raised shapes shallow indentations outer area giving rough pitted appearance.