Caption

Teutonic szelag, Paul von Russdorf (Grand Master; 1422–1441). Obverse: monastic shield of the Grand Master with a cross whose elongated, widening arms 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: 1425–1441. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525). Mint: Torun. Coin, diameter 20 mm, weight 1.57 g, axis 45°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_369

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65.1Mb (7.0Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic szelag Paul von Russdorf Grand Master 1422–1441 Obverse monastic shield cross elongated widening arms divide rim legend reach outer rim rim pearly borders bears inscription Reverse elongated arms dividing reaching pearl borders bears Date 1425–1441 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Mint Torun Coin diameter 20 mm weight 1.57 g axis 45° round worn metallic object dull silver-gray surface showing raised circular design central shield- emblem concentric rings cross- raised lines intersecting center irregular indented marks textured wear across surface giving areas darker gray slight brownish discoloration edges uneven appearance aged slightly tarnished.