Caption

Teutonic szelag, Jan von Tiefen (Grand Master; 1489–1497); publisher Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?; from 1480). Teutonic shield (iconographic), monastic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic), lily-shaped cross (iconographic), Teutonic Knights (order). Obverse: Monastic shield of the Grand Master with a cross whose elongated arms, terminating in lilies and dividing the rim legend, reach the outer rim. On the rim, between the pearly borders, the inscription. Reverse: Monastic shield. Inscription in rim between pearl borders reads 1489–1497. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 19.6 mm; weight 0.92 g; axis 330°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_138

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 Teutonic shield iconographic monastic shield lily-shaped cross Teutonic Knights order Obverse Monastic shield cross elongated arms terminating lilies dividing rim legend reach outer rim rim pearly borders inscription Reverse Inscription pearl borders reads State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.6 mm weight 0.92 g axis 330° round worn object rough uneven surface shades gray muted brown sits centered white background edges irregular slightly chipped face raised central shield- shape surrounded weathered curving ornamental forms shallow incised lines areas lighter gray highlighting raised portions darker gray recessed grooves.