Caption

Teutonic groschen, Albrecht Hohenzollern (prince in Prussia; Grand Master; 1490–1568); publishers Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520–?) and Plate, Dominik (fl. ?–1527). Iconography: Brandenburg eagle with the Hohenzollern shield on its chest; monastic shield of the Grand Master; cross with elongated, widening arms dividing the rim legend. Obverse: shield with the Brandenburg eagle and Hohenzollern shield placed at the intersection of the cross's arms, the arms reaching the outer rim; rim inscription between pearly borders. Reverse: Teutonic Order's shield with the cross whose elongated, widening arms divide the rim legend; rim inscription between pearly borders. Date: 1521. Issued by the State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 20.8 mm, weight 1.31 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_261

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (6.2Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic groschen Albrecht Hohenzollern prince Prussia Grand Master 1490–1568 publishers Wille Albrecht fl 1520– Plate Dominik –1527 Iconography Brandenburg eagle Hohenzollern shield chest monastic shield cross elongated widening arms dividing rim legend Obverse shield Hohenzollern placed intersection cross's arms arms reaching outer rim rim inscription pearly borders Reverse Teutonic Order's shield widening arms divide Date 1521 Issued State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20.8 mm weight 1.31 g axis 0° round worn coin raised central design surrounded concentric circular bands cross- feature intersecting center surface textured engraved patterns decorative ridges edge coin displays weathered patina shades gray silver off-white areas darker brownish discoloration metal surface uneven wear scratches small pits raised elements cast subtle shadows flatter background.