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 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. 1515. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 21.3 mm; weight 1.55 g; axis 315°. Iconography: cross with elongated arms, monastic shield, Brandenburg eagle, Hohenzollern coat of arms, Teutonic Knights (order).

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_195

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Rights managed

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65.1Mb (6.2Mb) / 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 1515 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 21.3 mm weight 1.55 g axis 315° Iconography elongated arms Hohenzollern coat arms Teutonic Knights order round metallic object worn surface showing raised central motif resembling stylized bird spread wings shield surrounded decorative beaded border ring raised characters edge object predominantly silver-gray darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised portions set white background.