Caption

Teutonic groschen, Albrecht Hohenzollern (prince in Prussia; Grand Master; 1490–1568), Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520–?), publisher, (1520–?), Plate, Dominik (fl. ?–1527), publisher, (?-1527); cross with elongated arms (iconographic); Brandenburg eagle (iconographic) with the Hohenzollern shield on the chest; monastic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic). Obv.: Shield with the Brandenburg eagle bearing the Hohenzollern shield on its breast, placed at the intersection of a cross with elongated, widening arms that divide the rim legend and reach the outer rim; on the rim, between pearly borders, the inscription. Rev.: Teutonic Order's shield with a cross whose elongated, widening arms divide the rim legend and reach the outer rim; on the rim, between pearly borders, the inscription. 1521. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 21.3 mm; weight 1.43 g; axis 225°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_259

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Keywords

Teutonic groschen Albrecht Hohenzollern prince Prussia Grand Master 1490–1568 Wille Albrecht fl 1520– publisher Plate Dominik –1527 -1527 cross elongated arms iconographic Brandenburg eagle Hohenzollern shield chest monastic shield Obv. Shield Brandenburg eagle bearing breast placed intersection elongated widening arms divide rim legend reach outer rim rim pearly borders inscription Rev. Teutonic Order's shield widening arms divide 1521 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 21.3 mm weight 1.43 g axis 225° circular metallic object worn textured surface showing tones silver gray darker tarnished areas raised central shield motif intersected cross- design surrounded patterned border ring raised decorative elements varied scuffs patina giving hints brownish black discoloration.