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Teutonic groschen, Frederick of Saxony (Grand Master; 1498–1510); publisher: Wesner, Hans (fl. 1480–?); subjects/iconography: Teutonic shield, Teutonic order shield of the Grand Master, cross with elongated arms, Saxon coat of arms escutcheon; rarity: R6. Obverse: Teutonic order shield of the Grand Master with a cross whose elongated, widening arms divide the ring legend and reach the outer rim; the upper arm of the cross reaches the edge of the shield, and above it on the rim is a Saxon coat of arms beginning the ring legend. Reverse: Teutonic order shield with a cross with elongated arms dividing the ring legend and reaching the outer rim; in the rim between the pearl borders there is an inscription. Date: 1498–1510. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Königsberg. Coin (groschen). Diameter 20.8 mm; weight 1.49 g; axis 90°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A44_155

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

65.1Mo (7.0Mo) / 40.4cm x 40.4cm / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Teutonic groschen Frederick Saxony Grand Master 1498–1510 publisher Wesner Hans fl 1480– subjects iconography Teutonic shield Teutonic order shield cross elongated arms Saxon coat arms escutcheon rarity R6 Obverse elongated widening arms divide ring legend reach outer rim upper arm cross reaches edge shield rim arms Reverse elongated arms dividing reaching pearl borders inscription Date State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Königsberg Coin groschen Diameter 20.8 mm weight 1.49 g axis 90° round worn metallic object textured surface raised relief patterns predominantly silver-gray color small areas darker gray faint brownish discoloration central area features shield- raised shape divided horizontal bar surrounded circular band beaded dots outer contains repeating series irregular raised motifs decorative elements creating uneven aged appearance.