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 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; rim inscription between pearly borders. Reverse: Teutonic Order's shield with a cross whose elongated, widening arms divide the rim legend and reach the outer rim; rim inscription between pearly borders. Date: 1525. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 20.6 mm; weight 1.45 g; axis 225°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_285

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (5.6Mb) / 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 shield breast placed intersection cross elongated widening arms divide rim legend reach outer rim rim inscription pearly borders Reverse Teutonic Order's shield widening arms divide Date 1525 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin diameter 20.6 mm weight 1.45 g axis 225° round metallic coin worn surface showing central shield stylized bird motif surrounded cross- raised design circular decorative borders coin silver-gray areas darker gray patina small spot greenish discoloration near edge rim beaded edging irregularities consistent wear.