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 that divide the rim legend and reach the outer rim. Rim between pearly borders bears an inscription. Reverse: monastic shield with a cross with elongated arms dividing the rim legend and reaching the outer rim; rim between pearl borders bears an inscription. Date: 1416–1422. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525). Torun. Coin; diameter 21.6 mm; weight 1.64 g; axis 190°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_360

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 Jerusalem cross cross elongated widening arms divide rim legend reach outer rim Rim pearly borders bears inscription Reverse elongated arms dividing reaching rim pearl borders bears Date 1416–1422 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Torun Coin diameter 21.6 mm weight 1.64 g axis 190° round weathered coin worn surface showing central cross design shield- emblem center surrounded circular border ring raised decorative dots band carved characters edge coin displays uneven slightly irregular rim textured patina visible discoloration visible colors muted silver-gray pale greenish-gray hints darker gray recessed areas.