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); Teutonic Knights (order). A shield with the Brandenburg eagle bearing the Hohenzollern shield is 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 pearly borders, the inscription. Dated 1524. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin. Diameter 21.7 mm; weight 1.47 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_282

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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 Teutonic Knights order shield Brandenburg eagle bearing placed intersection arms elongated widening arms divide rim legend reach outer rim rim pearly borders inscription Dated 1524 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin Diameter 21.7 mm weight 1.47 g axis 180° round worn coin raised central shield cross motif radiating center showing textured irregular edges surface wear areas darker lighter patina visible colors include shades gray silver off-white hints green.