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; in the rim between the pearl borders an inscription. Iconography: cross with elongated arms, monastic shield, Brandenburg eagle, Hohenzollern coat of arms; Teutonic Knights (order). Date: 1519. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 20.5 mm, weight 1.25 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_224

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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 Iconography elongated arms Hohenzollern coat arms Teutonic Knights order Date 1519 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20.5 mm weight 1.25 g axis 180° circular metal coin worn raised design primarily silver-gray areas darker gray touches light brown patina central cross dividing surface quadrants stylized profile face faintly visible center cross meets beaded circular border surrounds inner design coin features repeating motif decorative shapes metal surface uneven texture scratches slight discoloration.