Caption

Teutonic groschen of Albrecht Hohenzollern (prince in Prussia; Grand Master; 1490–1568). Obverse: Brandenburg eagle with the Hohenzollern shield on his chest; on the rim, between the pearly borders, an inscription. Reverse: monastic shield of the Grand Master with a cross whose elongated, widening arms divide the rim legend and reach the outer rim; in the rim between the pearl borders there is an inscription. Dated 1513. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 20.9 mm; weight 1.45 g; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_170

License type

Rights managed

Available size

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

Keywords

Teutonic groschen Albrecht Hohenzollern prince Prussia Grand Master 1490–1568 Obverse Brandenburg eagle Hohenzollern shield chest rim pearly borders inscription Reverse monastic shield cross elongated widening arms divide rim legend reach outer rim pearl borders Dated 1513 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20.9 mm weight 1.45 g axis 0° circular metallic object weathered uneven surface showing areas darker tarnish lighter silver tones object raised decorative elements central shield- motif surrounded concentric bands cross- raised design intersecting center ornamental shapes worn relief edges visible colors include silver gray darker gray-brown patches.