Caption

Teutonic szelag, Konrad von Erlichshausen (Grand Master; 1441–1449). Cross with elongated, widening arms (iconographic); Teutonic shield (iconographic); monastic shield of the Grand Master (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; rim between pearly borders 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. Date: 1442–1449. Coin from Torun. Diameter 21.5 mm, weight 1.71 g, axis 170°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_430

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (7.0Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic szelag Konrad von Erlichshausen Grand Master 1441–1449 Cross elongated widening arms iconographic Teutonic shield monastic shield Teutonic Knights order Obverse cross widening arms divide rim legend reach outer rim rim pearly borders bears inscription Reverse elongated arms dividing reaching pearl borders Date 1442–1449 Coin Torun Diameter 21.5 mm weight 1.71 g axis 170° round worn metallic coin weathered surface showing central shield surrounded circular border intersecting lines coin displays raised decorative elements worn symbols visible colors shades gray silver light brown patina.