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. 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 20 mm; weight 1.29 g; axis 315°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_137

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 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 rim pearly borders inscription Rev pearl borders State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg coin diameter 20 mm weight 1.29 g axis 315° worn round metallic object irregular edge displaying raised shield shape divided center surrounded ornamental shapes ring raised marks surface scratches dents pitting visible colors shades gray silver muted brownish-gray.