Caption

Teutonic groschen, Albrecht Hohenzollern (prince in Prussia; Grand Master; 1490–1568), R6 (rarity). Obverse: Brandenburg eagle with the Hohenzollern shield on its 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; on the rim between the pearl borders an inscription. 1514. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin, diameter 20.6 mm, weight 1.41 g, axis 170°. Hohenzollern coat of arms; Teutonic Knights (order). Iconography: cross with elongated arms; monastic shield; Brandenburg eagle.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_171

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Rights managed

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65.1Mb (6.9Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic groschen Albrecht Hohenzollern prince Prussia Grand Master 1490–1568 R6 rarity 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 1514 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20.6 mm weight 1.41 g axis 170° Hohenzollern coat arms Teutonic Knights order Iconography elongated arms monastic shield round metallic object worn textured surface displaying raised central design decorative border primarily shades silver grey subtle darker grey accents central area features symmetrical winged motif layered curved shapes series repeated embossed elements ornamental detailing.