Caption

Teutonic groschen, Jan von Tiefen (Grand Master; 1489–1497), Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?), publisher; cross with elongated arms, Teutonic shield, 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, 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 rims, the inscription. Date: 1492–1497. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 20.6 mm; weight 1.92 g; axis 350°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_148

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (6.7Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic groschen Jan von Tiefen Grand Master 1489–1497 Wesner Hans fl 1480– publisher cross elongated arms Teutonic shield 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 20.6 mm weight 1.92 g axis 350° circular metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing central shield divided raised cross four panels surrounded beaded inner border ring raised decorative shapes outer edge uneven worn textured indentations darker gray shadows recessed areas.