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; rim inscription 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; rim inscription between pearl borders. Iconography: cross with elongated arms, Teutonic shield, dot above the shield, monastic shield of the Grand Master. Date: 1425–1441. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Torun. Coin, diameter 20.9 mm, weight 1.65 g, axis 315°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_174

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (5.5Mb) / 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 rim inscription pearly borders Reverse elongated arms dividing reaching pearl borders Iconography elongated arms Teutonic shield Date 1425–1441 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Torun Coin diameter 20.9 mm weight 1.65 g axis 315° worn round coin uneven edge predominantly gray areas lighter darker patina showing central crossed raised cross surrounded decorative raised border ornamental motifs surface scratches small dents variations texture darker spots subtle greenish discoloration places.