Caption

Teutonic groschen, Frederick of Saxony (Grand Master; 1498–1510), publisher Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?), cross with elongated arms (iconographic), Teutonic shield (iconographic), monastic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic), Saxon coat of arms, R6 (rarity), Teutonic Knights (order). Obverse: Monastic 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 in 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; diameter 20.8 mm; weight 1.38 g; axis 45°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_161

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Keywords

Teutonic groschen Frederick Saxony Grand Master 1498–1510 publisher Wesner Hans fl 1480– cross elongated arms iconographic Teutonic shield monastic shield Saxon coat arms R6 rarity Teutonic Knights order Obverse Monastic shield 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 diameter 20.8 mm weight 1.38 g axis 45° round worn coin textured surface showing raised designs central shield- emblem coin shades silver gray areas darker tarnish faint brownish discoloration set plain white background.