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 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 an inscription. Inscription date: 1519. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 20.5 mm; weight 1.25 g; axis 180 degrees. Hohenzollern coat of arms; Teutonic Knights (order).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A44_223

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Rights managed

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65.1Mb (5.8Mb) / 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 Inscription date 1519 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20.5 mm weight 1.25 g axis 180 degrees Hohenzollern coat arms Teutonic Knights order circular metallic object worn surface displaying raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded decorative border ring raised elements object irregular edges surface wear varied texture visible colors shades silver gray subtle off-white highlights slight darker gray shadows.