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). Obverse: Monastic shield of the Grand Master (eagle facing right) with a cross whose elongated arms end in lilies and divide the rim legend, reaching the outer rim; in the rim, between pearl borders, an inscription. Reverse: Teutonic Order shield; in the rim, between pearl borders, an inscription: 1489–1497. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 20 mm; weight 1.59 g; axis 135°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_125

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (7.5Mb) / 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 Obverse Monastic shield eagle facing right cross elongated arms lilies divide rim legend reaching outer rim rim pearl borders inscription Reverse Teutonic Order shield State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20 mm weight 1.59 g axis 135° round worn coin raised central shield design surrounded decorative raised elements showing surface irregularities corrosion coin's surface mostly gray silver patches darker gray brownish tones small areas green.