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 pearl borders there is 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 pearl borders there is an inscription. Date: 1416–1422. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Torun. Coin; diameter 21.5 mm; weight 1.75 g; axis 45°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_359

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (6.0Mb) / 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 pearl borders inscription Reverse elongated arms dividing Date 1416–1422 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Torun Coin diameter 21.5 mm weight 1.75 g axis 45° worn circular object uneven edge showing raised cross motif dividing surface quadrants surrounded ring worn decorative markings shapes object primarily shades gray areas lighter off-white small patches darker gray faint tan discoloration.