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; on the rim, between pearly borders, 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: 1425–1441. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Torun. Coin; diameter 19.3 mm; weight 1.48 g; axis 30°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_371

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (5.6Mb) / 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 inscription Reverse elongated arms dividing reaching pearl borders Date 1425–1441 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Torun Coin diameter 19.3 mm weight 1.48 g axis 30° roughly circular coin medallion weathered textured surface shades gray brown tan showing central raised shield- emblem surrounded concentric circular cross-shaped bands worn carved markings decorative indentations across face areas darker brown patina lighter gray highlights.