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). Obv.: Monastic shield of the Grand Master with a cross whose elongated arms, ending in lilies, divide the rim legend and reach the outer rim. Rev.: Monastic shield. Rim inscription: 1489–1497. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 20 mm; weight 1.29 g; axis 315°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_136

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 Obv. Monastic shield cross elongated arms ending lilies divide rim legend reach outer rim Rev. Rim inscription State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20 mm weight 1.29 g axis 315° round worn metallic object rough uneven edge textured surface showing central shield- design surrounded ornamental shapes raised irregular patterns object displays shades silver gray darker gray recesses subtle lighter highlights set plain white background.