Caption

Teutonic groschen, Albrecht Hohenzollern (prince in Prussia; Grand Master; 1490–1568); Wille, Albrecht (fl. 1520–?), publisher; Plate, Dominik (fl. ?–1527), publisher; cross with elongated arms (iconographic); Brandenburg eagle (iconographic) with the Hohenzollern shield on his chest; monastic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic); AR punch (on obverse and reverse); Teutonic Order. Obverse: Shield with the Brandenburg eagle with the Hohenzollern shield on the breast placed at the intersection of the arms of a cross, whose elongated, widening arms, dividing the rim legend, reach the outer rim. On the rim, between the pearly borders, the inscription. Reverse: Order's shield of the Grand Master with a cross, whose elongated, widening arms, dividing the rim legend, reach the outer rim. On the rim, between the pearly borders, the inscription. 1525; State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525); Königsberg; coin; dia. 20 mm; weight 1.47 g; axis 80°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_291

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Rights managed

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65.1Mb (6.0Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic groschen Albrecht Hohenzollern prince Prussia Grand Master 1490–1568 Wille Albrecht fl 1520– publisher Plate Dominik –1527 cross elongated arms iconographic Brandenburg eagle Hohenzollern shield chest monastic shield AR punch on obverse reverse Teutonic Order Obverse Shield breast placed intersection arms elongated widening arms dividing rim legend reach outer rim rim pearly borders inscription Reverse Order's shield 1525 State 1226–1525 Königsberg coin dia 20 mm weight 1.47 g axis 80° circular weathered coin textured surface showing wear patina shades silver gray pale tan featuring central shield stylized emblem radiating raised lines surrounded ringed border decorative markings edge form patterned band several worn grooves indentations subtle darker gray shadows accentuating relief.