Caption

Teutonic groschen, Jan von Tiefen (Grand Master; 1489–1497), publisher Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?), iconography: Teutonic shield, cross with elongated arms, monastic shield of the Grand Master. 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, 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 rims, inscription. Date: 1492–1497. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 20.8 mm, weight 1.60 g, axis 100°. Damaged stamps (obverse).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_145

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Rights managed

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65.1Mb (6.6Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic groschen Jan von Tiefen Grand Master 1489–1497 publisher Wesner Hans fl 1480– iconography Teutonic shield cross elongated arms monastic shield Obverse elongated widening arms divide rim legend reach outer rim rim pearly borders inscription Reverse elongated arms dividing reaching pearly rims Date 1492–1497 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20.8 mm weight 1.60 g axis 100° Damaged stamps obverse round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised central cross dividing face quadrants shield- shape center surrounded decorative dotted irregular raised elements metal silver-gray areas darker gray small patches muted brownish discoloration edges slightly irregular dented.