Caption

Teutonic szelag, forgery from the period; Marcin Truchsess von Wetzhausen (Grand Master; 1477–1489) (for the original). Iconography: Teutonic shield; monastic shield of the Grand Master. Forgeries from the period; Teutonic Knights (Order). Obverse: monastic shield of the Grand Master; in the rim, between the pearly borders, an inscription. Reverse: 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_100

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 Iconography Teutonic shield monastic shield Forgeries Teutonic Knights Order Obverse rim pearly borders inscription Reverse State Teutonic Order 1226–1525 Coin diameter 19.6–19.9 mm weight 1.48 g axis 270° round worn metal object embossed shield- design center divided sections surrounded irregular decorative border surface rough texture corrosion visible pits raised areas colors include muted brown gray greenish patina hints reddish tones.