Caption

Teutonic groschen, Jan von Tiefen (Grand Master; 1489–1497), Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?), publisher. Obverse: Monastic shield of the Grand Master with a cross whose elongated, widening arms divide the rim legend and reach the outer rim; on the rim, between the pearly borders, the inscription. Reverse: Teutonic shield with a cross with elongated arms dividing the rim legend and reaching the outer rim; on the rim, between the pearly borders, the inscription. Date: 1492–1497. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 20.8 mm; weight 1.60 g; axis 225°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_140

License type

Rights managed

Available size

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

Keywords

Teutonic groschen Jan von Tiefen Grand Master 1489–1497 Wesner Hans fl 1480– publisher Obverse Monastic shield cross elongated widening arms divide rim legend reach outer rim rim pearly borders inscription Reverse Teutonic shield elongated arms dividing reaching Date 1492–1497 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20.8 mm weight 1.60 g axis 225° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised decorative elements central shield- emblem intersected object displays textured rim irregular indentations surrounding ornamental markings visible colors silver-gray areas darker gray subtle brownish tones.