Caption

Teutonic szelag, Konrad von Erlichshausen (Grand Master; 1441–1449), cross with elongated arms, Teutonic shield, monastic shield of the Grand Master. 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 the 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: 1441–1449. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Gdansk. Coin; diameter 21.6–21.8 mm, weight 1.73 g, axis 290°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_411

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Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (6.7Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic szelag Konrad von Erlichshausen Grand Master 1441–1449 cross elongated arms Teutonic shield monastic shield Obverse Monastic shield elongated widening arms divide rim legend reach outer rim rim pearly borders inscription Reverse elongated arms dividing reaching pearl borders Date State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Gdansk Coin diameter 21.6–21.8 mm weight 1.73 g axis 290° round slightly irregular coin worn surface showing raised ridges shallow depressions mostly shades gray off-white hints darker gray crevices central area features shield- shape divided quadrants raised lines surrounded circular border ring decorative raised elements edges display series curved rounded impressions small star- motifs texture aged slightly rough.