Caption

Teutonic szelag, Ulrich von Jungingen (Grand Master; 1407–1410); Teutonic shield (iconographic); monastic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic); forgeries from the period; Teutonic Knights (order). Obverse: monastic shield of the Grand Master. In the rim between the pearl borders there is a mistaken inscription. Reverse: monastic shield. In the rim between the pearl borders there is a mistaken inscription (probably a forgery). Date: 1407–1410. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525). Mintplaces: Torun, Malbork. Coin; diameter 21 mm; weight 1.54 g; axis 90°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_165

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (6.4Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic szelag Ulrich von Jungingen Grand Master 1407–1410 Teutonic shield iconographic monastic shield forgeries period Teutonic Knights order Obverse rim pearl borders mistaken inscription Reverse forgery Date State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Mintplaces Torun Malbork Coin diameter 21 mm weight 1.54 g axis 90° round worn metallic object uneven edge showing irregularities small dents primarily silver-gray color patches darker gray subtle brownish discoloration surface raised central emblem composed geometric shapes shield- contours surrounded ring decorative raised elements border small repeating dentil- marks shallow scratches areas surface abrasion visible across face.