Caption

Teutonic groschen, Frederick of Saxony (Grand Master; 1498–1510), Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?), publisher; cross with elongated arms (iconographic); Teutonic shield (iconographic); Teutonic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic); Saxon coat of arms. 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 1498–1510. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 20.4 mm; weight 1.43 g; axis 315°. R6 (rarity).

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_164

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (7.2Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic groschen Frederick Saxony Grand Master 1498–1510 Wesner Hans fl 1480– publisher cross elongated arms iconographic Teutonic shield Saxon coat arms 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 1498–1510 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20.4 mm weight 1.43 g axis 315° R6 rarity round metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing raised central cross dividing face four panels decorative border texture rough worn areas small dents color shades silver gray slight darker gray patina crevices.