Caption

Teutonic szelag, period forgery, Michal Küchmeister (Grand Master; 1414–1422) (for the original). Teutonic shield (iconographic), monastic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic), period forgeries, Teutonic Knights (order). Obverse: Monastic shield of the Grand Master; the crossbars at the ends of the arms of the cross are arched. In the rim, between the pearly borders, the inscription. Reverse: Monastic shield; in the rim, between the pearly borders, the inscription. After 1414; State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525). Coin, diameter 20.3 mm, weight 1.16 g, axis 300°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_352

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (4.6Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic szelag period forgery Michal Küchmeister Grand Master 1414–1422 original Teutonic shield iconographic monastic shield period forgeries Teutonic Knights order Obverse Monastic shield crossbars ends arms cross arched rim pearly borders inscription Reverse 1414 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Coin diameter 20.3 mm weight 1.16 g axis 300° round worn object rough textured surface dark brown color showing incised shield- shape faint raised patterns within areas lighter brown highlights small darker spots photographed plain white background.