Caption

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); Brandenburg eagle (iconographic); Teutonic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic); Hohenzollern coat of arms; Teutonic Knights (order). Obverse: Brandenburg eagle with the Hohenzollern shield on its breast; on the rim between pearly borders, inscription. Reverse: Teutonic shield of the Grand Master with a cross whose elongated, widening arms divide the rim legend and reach the outer rim; above the edge of the shield, on both sides of the arm of the cross, one point; on the rim between pearly borders, inscription. 1520. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 21.1 mm; weight 1.22 g; axis 80°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_247

License type

Rights managed

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65.1Mb (7.0Mb) / 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 Cross elongated arms iconographic Brandenburg eagle Teutonic shield Hohenzollern coat arms Teutonic Knights order Obverse Hohenzollern shield breast rim pearly borders inscription Reverse cross elongated widening arms divide rim legend reach outer rim edge shield sides arm point 1520 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 21.1 mm weight 1.22 g axis 80° worn circular metallic object textured surface showing embossed design bird outstretched wings rounded head center object irregular edges raised rim decorative elements border visible colors shades silver gray subtle hints pale brown.