Caption

Teutonic szelag, Paul von Russdorf (Grand Master; 1422–1441). Monastic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic); Teutonic shield (iconographic); cross with elongated arms (iconographic); Teutonic Knights (order). 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 the 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 20 mm, weight 1.14 g, axis 280°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_373

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (6.8Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic szelag Paul von Russdorf Grand Master 1422–1441 Monastic shield iconographic Teutonic shield cross elongated arms Teutonic Knights order Obverse monastic shield 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 20 mm weight 1.14 g axis 280° single round object worn textured surface shades gray muted brown sits white background surface carved stamped pattern curved straight incised lines forming symmetrical branching motif areas darker gray small patches greenish discoloration slight scratches nicks edge.