Caption

Teutonic szelag, Jan von Tiefen (Grand Master; 1489–1497). Publisher: Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?), (from 1480). Lily-shaped cross (iconographic); monastic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic); Teutonic shield (iconographic); Teutonic Knights (order). Obverse: monastic shield of the Grand Master (eagle facing right) with a cross whose elongated arms terminate in lilies and reach the outer rim, dividing the rim legend; inscription on rim between pearly borders. Reverse: monastic shield. Date: 1489–1497. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 19.7 mm; weight 1.32 g; axis 120°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_135

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (7.0Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic szelag Jan von Tiefen Grand Master 1489–1497 Publisher Wesner Hans fl 1480– 1480 Lily-shaped cross iconographic monastic shield Teutonic shield Teutonic Knights order Obverse eagle facing right cross elongated arms terminate lilies reach outer rim dividing rim legend inscription rim pearly borders Reverse Date State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.7 mm weight 1.32 g axis 120° round worn metallic coin textured surface showing central shield- design topped small ornamental shape surrounded raised irregular edges coin shades gray silver areas darker gray patina lighter silver highlights.