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. 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), Torun. Coin; diameter 21.8 mm; weight 1.48 g; axis 280°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_365

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (6.1Mb) / 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 Reverse elongated arms dividing reaching rim pearly borders inscription Date 1416–1422 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Torun Coin diameter 21.8 mm weight 1.48 g axis 280° round worn coin weathered surface showing raised cross motif dividing face quadrants circular border central design coin mostly gray areas darker gray subtle brownish discoloration raised elements cast soft shadows flatter background.