Caption

Teutonic groschen, Albrecht Hohenzollern (prince in Prussia; Grand Master; 1490–1568). Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520–?), publisher (1520?); Plate, Dominik (fl. ?–1527), publisher (?-1527). Brandenburg eagle (iconographic); Teutonic Knights' shield (iconographic); cross with elongated arms (iconographic); Hohenzollern coat of arms; Teutonic Knights (order). Obverse: Brandenburg eagle with the Hohenzollern shield on its breast. On the rim, between the pearly borders, the inscription. Reverse: Teutonic 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. 1520. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 20.6 mm; weight 1.33 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_239

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Teutonic groschen Albrecht Hohenzollern prince Prussia Grand Master 1490–1568 Wille Albrecht fl 1520– publisher 1520 Plate Dominik –1527 -1527 Brandenburg eagle iconographic Teutonic Knights shield cross elongated arms Hohenzollern coat arms order Obverse Hohenzollern shield breast rim pearly borders inscription Reverse Teutonic shield elongated widening arms dividing rim legend reach outer rim State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20.6 mm weight 1.33 g axis 0° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised double-headed eagle motif center surrounded decorative circular border raised rim coin displays uneven edges small nicks visible texture variations patina shades silver gray faint brownish tones.