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 divide the rim legend and 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°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_240

License type

Rights managed

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65.1Mb (6.7Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic groschen Albrecht Hohenzollern prince Prussia Grand Master 1490–1568 Wille Albrecht fl 1520– publisher 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 divide rim legend reach outer rim 1520 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20.6 mm weight 1.33 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised central design surrounded concentric ridges segmented cross- bands center contains shield- emblem stylized bird motif low relief object irregular edges small chip side surface variations indicating scratches pitting Visible colors include silver gray areas darker gray patina.