Caption

Teutonic szelag, Jan von Tiefen (Grand Master; 1489–1497); publisher: Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?; from 1480). Lily-shaped cross (iconographic); Teutonic shield and 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 terminate in lilies, dividing the rim legend and reaching the outer rim. Rim inscription. Reverse: Monastic shield. Date: 1489–1497. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 19.3 mm; weight 0.89 g; axis 225°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_129

License type

Droits gérés

Available size

65.1Mo (7.0Mo) / 40.4cm x 40.4cm / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic szelag Jan von Tiefen Grand Master 1489–1497 publisher Wesner Hans fl 1480– 1480 Lily-shaped cross iconographic Teutonic shield monastic shield Teutonic Knights order Obverse Monastic shield eagle facing right cross elongated arms terminate lilies dividing rim legend reaching outer rim Rim inscription Reverse Date State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.3 mm weight 0.89 g axis 225° round metallic object weathered surface shades gray dull silver showing raised shield- shape center simple horizontal vertical lines surrounded ring small raised dots irregular shallow depressions uneven outer edge slight nicks texture variations.