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 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. Hohenzollern coat of arms; Teutonic Knights (order). 1515. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 21.1 mm; weight 1.60 g; axis 135°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_180

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (7.4Mb) / 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 Hohenzollern coat arms Teutonic Knights order 1515 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 21.1 mm weight 1.60 g axis 135° circular metallic object worn textured surface showing patina shades silver gray faint brown face features raised central cross- design surrounded recessed circular border ring raised irregular shapes edge slightly uneven darker discoloration places interior areas lighter highlights subtle granular wear.