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 bears an inscription between pearly borders. 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). Torun. Coin; diameter 20 mm; weight 1.57 g; axis 45°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_370

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (6.9Mb) / 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 bears inscription pearly borders Reverse elongated arms dividing reaching rim pearl borders bears Date 1425–1441 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Torun Coin diameter 20 mm weight 1.57 g axis 45° worn circular object raised cross dividing four quadrants shield- shape center rendered shades gray silver darker gray recesses lighter highlights showing irregular edges surface scratches faint curved decorative markings central motif.