Caption

Teutonic groschen, Albrecht Hohenzollern (prince in Prussia; Grand Master; 1490–1568); publishers: Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520–?); Plate, Dominik (fl. ?–1527). Obverse: shield with the Brandenburg eagle bearing the Hohenzollern escutcheon on its breast placed at the intersection of a cross with elongated, widening arms that divide the rim legend and reach the outer rim; rim inscription between pearly borders. Reverse: Order's shield of the Grand Master with a cross whose elongated, widening arms divide the rim legend and reach the outer rim; rim inscription between pearly borders. Date: 1524. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin, diameter 21.7 mm, weight 1.47 g, axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_283

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65.1Mb (7.4Mb) / 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 Obverse shield Brandenburg eagle bearing Hohenzollern escutcheon breast placed intersection cross elongated widening arms divide rim legend reach outer rim rim inscription pearly borders Reverse Order's shield widening arms divide Date 1524 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 21.7 mm weight 1.47 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn textured surface showing varying shades gray pale silver hints darker gray slight greenish patina areas rim uneven small chips indentations central area raised divided prominent cross- ridge forming four quadrants shield-shaped motif middle irregular carved pattern surrounding center ornamental border repeated shallow ridges bead- impressions outer band features decorative elements shapes follow coin’s circular contour.