Hello! I found this coin (or medal?) yesterday. Can you tell me more about this coin or token? http://www.onzepagina.com/bekijken.cgi?uid=BEkVYhI667deqrjBwaP2ubkA Description: Front: GEORGIVS D.G.MAG.B.F.H.R. Back HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE and DIEUT ET MON DROT. I've found it in medieval ground (17 and 18th century) in The Hague (Holland). Hope I'll hear from you! Haaggie
I will research this and let you know if I can turn anything up. It appears to be King George of Great Britain circa 1715 or so,but it doesn't match the coinage of that period.You may be right on the money when you refered to it as a medal. I'll let you know if I find out anything about it. ~ Jim
"Found it - in , Medallic Illustrations of British History George I, no. 19 (Spink, 1969 reprint, Vol. II, p. 429). It's described as a "medalet or counter". The misspelling "DROT" instead of "DROIT" on the reverse scroll is the identifying feature. The legends give no purpose for the piece - the obverse shows the royal titles, the reverse the royal shield within the Garter."
Laz, One more question: Is it possible to send me a scan of the page in Medallic Illustrations of British History (haaggie-AT-hotpop.com? Can you tell me wether this medals are rare or common? Haaggie
I do not have this reference,it was quoted in a Spinks auction. I would say that this medal must be scarce to rare today simply due to it's age. This doesn't mean it's a big ticket item. Prices are based upon supply & demand,and there is little specific demand for this type of medal. Popular medals are usually thematic in nature,depicting popular topics. examples: Slavery, WWII, Napoleon, ect. Sorry I can't be of more help. ~ Jim
