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 inscription. Reverse: monastic shield with a cross with elongated arms dividing the rim legend and reaching the outer rim; rim between pearl borders bears inscription. Iconography: cross with elongated arms, monastic shield of the Grand Master, Teutonic shield; Teutonic Knights (order). Date: 1422–1441. Coin type: szelag; diameter 20.5 mm; weight 1.66 g; axis 240°. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Gdansk.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_385

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65.1Mb (4.8Mb) / 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 Reverse elongated arms dividing reaching pearl borders Iconography elongated arms Teutonic shield Teutonic Knights order Date Coin type szelag diameter 20.5 mm weight 1.66 g axis 240° State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Gdansk worn circular object irregular edge primarily light gray areas darker gray small brownish spots showing central raised shield- shape stylized design inside intersecting lines forming cross pattern surrounded concentric decorative ridges scalloped impressions shallow depressions surface scratches across face.