Caption

Teutonic szelag, Michal Küchmeister (Grand Master; 1414–1422). Obverse: monastic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic), crossbars at the ends of the arms of the cross are arched; on the rim, between pearly borders, an inscription. Reverse: monastic shield (iconographic); on the rim, between pearly borders, an inscription. Date: 1414–1416. Issuer: State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Gdansk. Coin type: szelag; diameter 19.6–19.7 mm, weight 1.20 g, axis 90°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_319

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65.1Mb (6.7Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic szelag Michal Küchmeister Grand Master 1414–1422 Obverse monastic shield iconographic crossbars ends arms cross arched rim pearly borders inscription Reverse Date 1414–1416 Issuer State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Gdansk Coin type szelag diameter 19.6–19.7 mm weight 1.20 g axis 90° round worn coin textured grainy surface shades gray off-white showing raised central shield- shape surrounded ring border shallow irregular raised marks coin's edges slightly uneven appearance includes small pits darker gray speckles lighter gray background.