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 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 beaded rims, the inscription. Date: 1498–1510. Issuer: State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 21.1 mm; weight 1.63 g; axis 315°. Punch AR; R6 (rarity).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_159

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Rights managed

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65.1Mb (6.1Mb) / 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 reaches edge shield rim Saxon coat arms Reverse elongated arms dividing reaching beaded rims inscription Date Issuer State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 21.1 mm weight 1.63 g axis 315° Punch AR R6 rarity worn round object weathered surface showing raised central shield- design divided surrounded decorative motifs curved bands muted tones gray off-white light beige slight darker gray marks shadows.