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 beaded rims, the inscription 1498–1510. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 20.5 mm, weight 1.41 g, axis 90°. R6 (rarity).

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_153

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (5.6Mb) / 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 beaded rims inscription 1498–1510 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20.5 mm weight 1.41 g axis 90° R6 rarity circular metallic object worn raised designs showing shield- central motif divided cross-shaped band surrounded ring decorative elements worn characters surface areas light silver gray brown muted gold tones darker tarnish recesses edges irregular slightly dented.