Caption

Teutonic groschen, Frederick of Saxony (Grand Master; 1498–1510); Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?), publisher. Obverse: Teutonic shield of the Grand Master with a cross whose elongated, widening arms divide the rim legend and reach the outer rim; the upper arm of the cross reaches the edge of the shield, above it on the rim is the Saxon coat of arms beginning the rim legend. 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 range: 1498–1510. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 20.5 mm; weight 1.59 g; axis 225°. Damaged stamps (obverse). R6 (rarity). Teutonic Knights (order).

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_149

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Rights managed

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65.1Mb (7.1Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic groschen Frederick Saxony Grand Master 1498–1510 Wesner Hans fl 1480– publisher Obverse Teutonic shield cross elongated widening arms divide rim legend reach outer rim upper arm cross reaches edge shield rim Saxon coat arms Reverse elongated arms dividing reaching pearly borders inscription Date range State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20.5 mm weight 1.59 g axis 225° Damaged stamps obverse R6 rarity Teutonic Knights order circular coin worn textured surface shades silver gray featuring raised central shield- design surrounded ornate cross decorative borders ring small raised dots encircling part central motif band irregular carved shapes outer edge.