Caption

Teutonic szelag, Paul von Russdorf (Grand Master; 1422–1441). Obverse: monastic shield of the Grand Master with a cross whose elongated, widening arms divide the rim legend and reach the outer rim; a dot above the upper right field of the shield; inscription in the rim between pearly borders. Reverse: monastic shield with a cross with elongated arms dividing the rim legend and reaching the outer rim; a dot above the upper right field of the shield; inscription in the rim between pearl borders. Date: 1425–1441. Issued by the State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Torun. Coin type: szelag; diameter 20.9 mm; weight 1.65 g; axis 315°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_173

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (6.2Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic szelag Paul von Russdorf Grand Master 1422–1441 Obverse monastic shield cross elongated widening arms divide rim legend reach outer rim dot upper right field shield inscription rim pearly borders Reverse elongated arms dividing reaching pearl borders Date 1425–1441 Issued State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Torun Coin type szelag diameter 20.9 mm weight 1.65 g axis 315° image single worn circular coin irregular edge placed white background coin predominantly gray silvery color darker gray areas wear subtle brownish patina faint raised decorative elements form central shield- motif surrounding circular border ornamental shapes surface displays scratches dents textured pitting consistent age.