Caption

Teutonic groschen, Albrecht Hohenzollern (prince in Prussia; Grand Master; 1490–1568). Obverse: Brandenburg eagle with the Hohenzollern shield on its chest; on the rim between the pearl 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. Date: 1513. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 20.6 mm; weight 1.41 g; axis 135°. Icons: cross with elongated arms; Hohenzollern coat of arms; Teutonic Knights (order).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_173

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65.1Mb (7.1Mb) / 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 pearl borders inscription Reverse monastic shield cross elongated widening arms divide rim legend reach outer rim Date 1513 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20.6 mm weight 1.41 g axis 135° Icons elongated arms Hohenzollern coat arms Teutonic Knights order round metallic object textured surface showing raised central emblem resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded decorative circular border worn ornamental details object displays variations shades silver gray darker tarnished areas small patches brownish discoloration set plain white background.