I will start the show off with this one.... Papal States/ Bologna AV 10 Zecchini 1787 38mm. 34.25g. .999 Pope Pius VI 1775-99 obv: Saint Petronius Seated on Clouds/ Arms rev: Papal Coat of Arms Bologna Mint Bought from Ranieri Auction as "Unsold lot"
British coins aren't great for saints, except one (even though he's the English saint!): George VI Crown with St George, 1951 London. Copper-nickel, 38.6mm, 28.3g. Festival of Britain Commemorative issue. GEORGIVS VI D G BR OMN REX F D FIVE SHILLINGS (S 4111). This coin was not included in demonetization legislation when decimalization was introduced in 1971, so is still legal tender (but worth 25 pence). St George also features in the middle of a lot of Russian coins: Catherine II the Great 5 Kopeks with St George, 1781 Ekaterinburg (EM). Copper, 42mm, 58.68g. Crowned monogram of Ekaterina II within wreath. Eagle of 1780-1787 with St George in the middle (Bit 632). I'm not entirely sure how a Roman soldier of Greek origin became so strongly associated with two seemingly unrelated countries, although I believe the Crusades and the Orthodox Church have something to do with it.
A rare Saint/ Eichstatt/ Erzbistum AV Dukat 1738 Johann Anton II von Freyberg/ Archbishop of Eichstatt obv: Arms of City rev: Saint Walburga
Inspired by @panzerman 2 Saints - St. Willibald, and his sister, St. Walburga Eichstätt-Bishopric. Sede Vacante Taler 1757 MF-I.L. AU55 PCGS, Nürnberg mint, KM75, Dav-2208, Cahn-133. A most desirable and generally elusive taler type, featuring slate gray surface coloration with darkened toning accents around the devices. Obverse: Shield within center, date below, 15 oval arms surround Obverse Legend: CAPITULUM REGNANS SEDE VACANTE, in center: FORTIS CONCORDIA NEXUS, 10 EINE FEINE MARCK at bottom Reverse: Radiant symbol above figures, shield lower center Reverse Legend: HIC PLANTAVIT: DEUS INCREMENTUM DEDIT: HAEC RIGAVIT:, I. L. OEXLEIN fec. at bottom Subject: Sede Vacante Issue Note: Dav. #2208 Composition: Silver
Obverse: Crowned arms, date in legend Reverse: John the Baptist standing with banner in right hand, lamb lying at right, value in exergue Ruler: Emmanuel Pinto Composition: Silver
This is a rough rendition of either St. Patrick (patron saint of Ireland) or St. Andrew (patron saint of Scotland). The X-shaped cross is known as the St. Andrews Cross, but the use of the symbol has roots in both countries. Bruce
I see you with a Saint Patronius... From Salzburg/ where the Archbishop ONLY employed skilled mintmasters/ engravers/ unlike here in Canada AV 2 Dukaten 1582 Johann Jakob Khuen von Belasi 1560-86 under HRE Rudolf II ex: Hohn collection/ Kunker
GERMANY, Halberstadt (diocese) Gero. 1160-1177. AR Bracteate Diameter: 28mm Weight: 0.84 g Obverse: St. Stephan standing, holding maniple and book Reverse: Incuse of obverse Kestner 1319; Löbbecke 39; Bonhoff 469.
Obverse: Five-fold helmeted 11-field coat of arms Reverse: St. Jacob divides 16-33 and S-I in 2 lines. St. Jacob with hat, slanted staff and book walks halfway, in the background \ l. Hill with pit stack. Standing St. Jakoc divides year in the transcription. Note: Lauthenthal Mining Thalers. Yield of the St. Jacob pit Mint: ZellerFeld Welter 1054, Davenport -, 10.2 / 51, Spruth St. J 4 b Mint Master: Henning Schlueter Composition: Silver
Obverse: St. George on horse right slaying dragon, value 1/3 below Reverse: Shield of arms divides date above, ABK below Composition: Silver
Harz. AR Tauftaler – Baptismal Taler Diameter: 51.5mm Weight: 29.25 g Zellerfeld mint; Rudolf Bornemann, mintmaster Dated 1697 RB Obverse: St. John the Baptist kneeling right, baptizing Jesus Christ standing facing in River Jordan, hands crossed over breast; dove of the Holy Spirit and radiate name of God above Reverse: Biblical passages in ten lines Fassbender 2792
Thank you all, they are beautiful. My first thought was of my mother, she was saintly if only to our family. Thanks for the post. A safe and Happy New Year to all.