Caption

Teutonic szelag, forgery from the period, Marcin Truchsess von Wetzhausen (Grand Master; 1477–1489) (for the original); Teutonic shield (iconographic), monastic shield of the Grand Master (iconographic); forgeries from the period; Teutonic Knights (order). Obv.: Monastic shield of the Grand Master. In the rim, between the pearly borders, an inscription. Rev.: Monastic shield. In the rim, between the pearly borders, an inscription. 1477–1489. State of the Teutonic Order (1226–1525). Coin. Diameter 19.6–19.9 mm. Weight 1.48 g. Axis 270°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A44_099

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.1Mb (6.9Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4769 x 4769 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teutonic szelag forgery period Marcin Truchsess von Wetzhausen Grand Master 1477–1489 original Teutonic shield iconographic monastic shield forgeries Teutonic Knights order Obv. Monastic shield rim pearly borders inscription Rev. State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Coin Diameter 19.6–19.9 mm Weight 1.48 g Axis 270° round weathered coin textured surface showing raised central shield- emblem surrounded concentric decorative elements irregular border coin displays rough pitted patina visible wear small chips edge visible colors include muted gray brown greenish-gray hints reddish-brown.