Teutonic szelag, period forgery; original associated with Jan von Tiefen (Grand Master; 1489–1497). Obverse: monastic shield of the Grand Master with a cross whose elongated arms end in lilies and divide the rim legend, reaching the outer rim. Rim inscription between pearl borders: 1489–1497. Design details: lily-shaped cross, Teutonic shield, monastic shield of the Grand Master; Teutonic Knights (order). Coin, diameter 21 mm, weight 1.28 g, axis 240°.
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Teutonic szelag, period forgery; original associated with Jan von Tiefen (Grand Master; 1489–1497). Obverse: monastic shield of the Grand Master with a cross whose elongated arms end in lilies and divide the rim legend, reaching the outer rim. Rim inscription between pearl borders: 1489–1497. Design details: lily-shaped cross, Teutonic shield, monastic shield of the Grand Master; Teutonic Knights (order). Coin, diameter 21 mm, weight 1.28 g, axis 240°.

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Teutonic szelag period forgery original associated Jan von Tiefen Grand Master 1489–1497 Obverse monastic shield cross elongated arms lilies divide rim legend reaching outer rim Rim inscription pearl borders Design details lily-shaped cross Teutonic shield Teutonic Knights order Coin diameter 21 mm weight 1.28 g axis 240° worn round metallic object irregular edge showing central shield- raised area rim decorated raised shapes surface rough texture patches corrosion visible colors include dark gray black greenish patina lighter silvery highlights.

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