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). Mint towns referenced: Torun, Malbork. Coin, diameter 21 mm, weight 1.54 g, axis 90°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_166

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (6.2Mb) / 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 Mint towns referenced Torun Malbork Coin diameter 21 mm weight 1.54 g axis 90° single round worn metal disc irregular edge showing raised central shield- shape divided cross surrounded decorative raised patterns curving motifs surface textured scratches uneven wear visible colors various shades gray darker gray areas subtle brownish tarnish.