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 whose elongated arms end in lilies, dividing the rim legend and reaching the outer rim; inscription in the rim between pearl borders. Reverse: Teutonic Order shield; inscription in the rim between pearl borders. Date: 1489–1497. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin (szelag). Diameter 20.4–20.6 mm; weight 1.21 g; axis 90 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_127

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (6.8Mb) / 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 eagle facing right cross elongated arms lilies dividing rim legend reaching outer rim inscription rim pearl borders Reverse Teutonic Order shield Date State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin szelag Diameter 20.4–20.6 mm weight 1.21 g axis 90 degrees circular metallic coin worn textured surface showing central shield divided four sections crown- decorative motif coin raised border decorated small bead- dots irregular ornamental shapes areas subtle discoloration patina Colors visible include silvery gray dominant color small patches darker gray tiny spot green.