Caption

Teutonic groschen, Albrecht Hohenzollern (prince in Prussia; Grand Master; 1490–1568); Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520–?), publisher; Plate, Dominik (fl. ?–1527), publisher. Iconography: cross with elongated arms; Brandenburg eagle with the letter A on the chest; monastic shield of the Grand Master. Obverse: Shield with the Brandenburg eagle bearing the letter A on its breast, placed at the intersection of the arms of a cross whose elongated, widening arms divide the rim legend and reach the outer rim. On the rim, between the pearly borders, the inscription. Reverse: Teutonic Order's shield with a cross whose elongated, widening arms divide the rim legend and reach the outer rim. Inscription; 1521. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 21 mm; weight 1.43 g; axis 225°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A44_253

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Keywords

Teutonic groschen Albrecht Hohenzollern prince Prussia Grand Master 1490–1568 Wille Albrecht fl 1520– publisher Plate Dominik –1527 Iconography cross elongated arms Brandenburg eagle letter A chest monastic shield Obverse Shield Brandenburg eagle bearing breast placed intersection arms elongated widening arms divide rim legend reach outer rim rim pearly borders inscription Reverse Teutonic Order's shield Inscription 1521 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 21 mm weight 1.43 g axis 225° circular metallic object worn textured surface displaying raised decorative elements embossed patterns central shield- motif curved feather- lines sits within intersecting raised lines divide surface segments beaded border encircles central design ring various shapes symbols surrounds metal shades silver gray darker gray patina recessed areas slight variations light reflecting near-white highlights object aged uneven edges surface abrasions.