Caption

Teutonic groschen, Albrecht Hohenzollern (prince in Prussia; Grand Master; 1490–1568). Obverse: Brandenburg eagle with the Hohenzollern shield on its chest; rim inscription between pearl borders. Reverse: Monastic shield of the Grand Master with a cross whose elongated, widening arms divide the rim legend and reach the outer rim; rim inscription between pearl borders. Date: 1515. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter ~21.1–21.3 mm, weight 1.43 g, axis 45°. Hohenzollern coat of arms; Teutonic Knights (order).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_186

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Rights managed

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65.1Mb (7.3Mb) / 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 inscription pearl borders Reverse Monastic shield cross elongated widening arms divide rim legend reach outer rim Date 1515 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter ~21.1–21.3 mm weight 1.43 g axis 45° Hohenzollern coat arms Teutonic Knights order round worn metallic object textured surface showing raised recessed areas primarily silver gray tones darker gray shadows crevices slight brownish discoloration spots object features central motif resembling stylized bird outstretched wings detailed feather- grooves surrounded decorative circular border ring raised shapes edge rim irregularities small notches.