Caption

Teutonic szelag, Ludwik von Erlichshausen (Grand Master; 1450–1467). 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: 1450–1453. Issuer: State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Torun. Coin, diameter 20.6 mm, weight 1.28 g, axis 330°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A43_442

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Keywords

Teutonic szelag Ludwik von Erlichshausen Grand Master 1450–1467 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 1450–1453 Issuer State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Torun Coin diameter 20.6 mm weight 1.28 g axis 330° round worn coin embossed circular border raised central cross motif showing areas surface corrosion pitting coin displays mix silver-gray pale gray tones patches greenish discoloration darker gray shadows recessed details edge irregular slightly chipped places decorative raised elements radiate central cross creating textured curved patterns.