Caption

Teutonic szelag, Ludwik von Erlichshausen (Grand Master; 1450–1467), cross with elongated arms, Teutonic shield, monastic shield of the Grand Master, 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, 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: 1450–1453. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525), Torun. Coin; diameter 20 mm; weight 1.15 g; axis 330°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A43_447

License type

Rights managed

Available size

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

Keywords

Teutonic szelag Ludwik von Erlichshausen Grand Master 1450–1467 cross elongated arms Teutonic shield monastic shield 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 1450–1453 State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Torun Coin diameter 20 mm weight 1.15 g axis 330° round worn metal coin raised circular border embossed central emblem resembling multi-branched candelabrum symmetrical motif surface irregular textured wear patches darker lighter gray traces brownish patina perimeter ring raised irregular shapes markings follow coin's contour coin edge slightly uneven dented places.