BSG.CS.02086
BSGCS02086

BSG.CS.02086 — Cloth Seal, Poland, Kościan (German: Kosten)

Cloth Seal, Poland, Kościan (German: Kosten), Image & Found by Wojciech Kaliszuk.

Found in a 17th century dumpsite, in Toruń, Poland, 17x19mm, 10g.

Missing // STADT / [C]OSTE / EN // tower with conical roof (sitting figure to left & more structure below & to right) // missing

Possible circle of sun or moon behind tower. Probable section of connecting strip above to right of tower and no clear sign of rivet indicating that rivet and rove discs are missing.

Identified by Philippe Lanez. Arms & history of Kosten. Combination of conical tower arms and inscription gives high confidence of attribution. "In the 15th century Kościan was famous for its cloth production."