Caption

Teutonic szelag, Jan von Tiefen (Grand Master; 1489–1497), publisher Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?), Teutonic shield (iconographic), lily-shaped cross (iconographic), monastic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic), Teutonic Knights (order). Obv.: Monastic shield of the Grand Master (eagle facing right) with a cross whose elongated arms, terminating in lilies, reach the outer rim, dividing the rim legend. On the rim, between the pearly borders, the inscription. Rev.: Monastic shield; in the rim between the pearl borders there is an inscription, 1489–1497. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 19.5 mm; weight 1.16 g; axis 320°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_132

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (6.3Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic szelag Jan von Tiefen Grand Master 1489–1497 publisher Wesner Hans fl 1480– Teutonic shield iconographic lily-shaped cross monastic shield Teutonic Knights order Obv. Monastic shield eagle facing right cross elongated arms terminating lilies reach outer rim dividing rim legend rim pearly borders inscription Rev. pearl borders State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.5 mm weight 1.16 g axis 320° round worn object uneven edge showing textured pitted surface shades gray silver dull brown face displays raised central shield- shape surrounded network raised lines abstract decorative motifs several areas smoothing small chips rim.