Caption

Teutonic szelag, Michal Küchmeister (Grand Master; 1414–1422). Obverse: monastic shield of the Grand Master; below the Jerusalem cross, a cross with elongated, widening arms dividing the rim legend and reaching the outer rim. In the rim, between the pearly borders, an inscription. Reverse: monastic shield with a cross with elongated arms dividing the rim legend and reaching the outer rim. In the rim between the pearly borders there is an inscription. Date: 1416–1422. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Gdansk. Coin; diameter 22 mm, weight 1.72 g, axis 30°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_357

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Rights managed

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65.1Mb (6.3Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic szelag Michal Küchmeister Grand Master 1414–1422 Obverse monastic shield Jerusalem cross cross elongated widening arms dividing rim legend reaching outer rim rim pearly borders inscription Reverse elongated arms dividing Date 1416–1422 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Gdansk Coin diameter 22 mm weight 1.72 g axis 30° worn circular metallic object raised cross- design centered face showing inner shield shape formed surface textured pitted irregular edges indentations several raised decorative shapes perimeter colors visible shades gray silver hint darker gray recessed areas small spot greenish discoloration near edge.