Teutonic groschen, Albrecht Hohenzollern (prince in Prussia; Grand Master; 1490–1568); Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520–?), publisher; Plate, Dominik (fl. ?–1527), publisher; cross with elongated arms (iconographic); monastic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic); Brandenburg eagle (iconographic); Hohenzollern coat of arms; AR punch; Teutonic Knights (order); Obverse: Brandenburg eagle with the Hohenzollern shield on its breast. On the rim, between the pearly borders, the inscription. Reverse: Order's shield of the Grand Master with a cross whose elongated, widening arms, dividing the rim legend, reach the outer rim. On the rim, between the pearly borders, the inscription. Date: 1520. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 20.9 mm; weight 1.26 g; axis 20°.
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Teutonic groschen, Albrecht Hohenzollern (prince in Prussia; Grand Master; 1490–1568); Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520–?), publisher; Plate, Dominik (fl. ?–1527), publisher; cross with elongated arms (iconographic); monastic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic); Brandenburg eagle (iconographic); Hohenzollern coat of arms; AR punch; Teutonic Knights (order); Obverse: Brandenburg eagle with the Hohenzollern shield on its breast. On the rim, between the pearly borders, the inscription. Reverse: Order's shield of the Grand Master with a cross whose elongated, widening arms, dividing the rim legend, reach the outer rim. On the rim, between the pearly borders, the inscription. Date: 1520. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 20.9 mm; weight 1.26 g; axis 20°.

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Teutonic groschen Albrecht Hohenzollern prince Prussia Grand Master 1490–1568 Wille Albrecht fl 1520– publisher Plate Dominik –1527 cross elongated arms iconographic monastic shield Brandenburg eagle Hohenzollern coat arms AR punch Teutonic Knights order Obverse Hohenzollern shield breast rim pearly borders inscription Reverse Order's shield elongated widening arms dividing rim legend reach outer rim Date 1520 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20.9 mm weight 1.26 g axis 20° circular metal object weathered surface shades gray off-white showing darker gray spots light brownish discoloration object displays central shield shape stylized bird relief surrounding raised lines forming cross- pattern worn decorative edging irregular dents scratches rim.

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