Caption

Teutonic szelag, Michal Küchmeister (Grand Master; 1414–1422). Obverse: monastic shield of the Grand Master (Teutonic shield iconography); crossbars at the ends of the arms of the cross are arched. In the rim, between the beaded borders, an inscription. Reverse: monastic shield; in the rim, between the beaded borders, an inscription. Date: 1414–1416. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525). Gdansk. Coin; diameter 20 mm; weight 1.56 g; axis 30°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_322

License type

Rights managed

Available size

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

Keywords

Teutonic szelag Michal Küchmeister Grand Master 1414–1422 Obverse monastic shield Teutonic shield iconography crossbars ends arms cross arched rim beaded borders inscription Reverse Date 1414–1416 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Gdansk Coin diameter 20 mm weight 1.56 g axis 30° round slightly irregular object textured surface resembling metal showing worn raised recessed areas shallow carved patterns central area features circular raised border containing abstract symmetrical motif intersecting lines geometric shapes surrounding central motif faint decorative marks curved incisions follow outer edge object displays mostly light gray color areas darker gray shading subtle brownish discoloration recessed details background object plain white.