Caption

Teutonic groschen, Frederick of Saxony (Grand Master; 1498–1510), publisher Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?), Teutonic shield (iconographic), Teutonic Order's shield (iconographic), cross with elongated arms (iconographic), Saxon coat of arms, R6 (rarity), Teutonic Knights (order). Obverse: Teutonic Order's shield 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: 1498–1510. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin, weight 1.52 g, axis 315°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_158

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Rights managed

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65.1Mb (6.5Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic groschen Frederick Saxony Grand Master 1498–1510 publisher Wesner Hans fl 1480– Teutonic shield iconographic Teutonic Order's shield cross elongated arms Saxon coat arms R6 rarity Teutonic Knights order Obverse elongated widening arms divide rim legend reach outer rim upper arm cross reaches edge shield rim Reverse elongated arms dividing reaching pearly borders inscription Date State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin weight 1.52 g axis 315° worn circular metallic object raised cross design center shield- shape formed cross arms surrounded ring raised decorative elements stamped shapes surface uneven wear small dents slight greenish discoloration spots Colors visible include silver-gray metal small areas darker gray recessed parts hints green.