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). Obverse: Monastic shield of the Grand Master (eagle facing right) with a cross, the elongated arms of which, ending in lilies, divide the rim legend and reach the outer rim; in the rim, between the pearl borders, an inscription. Reverse: Teutonic Order shield; in the rim, between the pearl borders, an inscription. 1489–1497. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 20.4–20.6 mm; weight 1.21 g; axis 90 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_126

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (6.1Mb) / 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 Obverse Monastic shield eagle facing right cross elongated arms ending lilies divide rim legend reach outer rim rim pearl borders inscription Reverse Teutonic Order shield State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20.4–20.6 mm weight 1.21 g axis 90 degrees round worn metallic object raised central shield- design surrounded decorative raised patterns curved shapes showing surface pitting irregular edges colors visible include silvery gray light gray darker gray areas small hints greenish corrosion.