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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;yarm, post: 1919589, member: 5795&quot;]Apparently I&#039;ve won this medal produced by Nikolaus Seelander for the 1714 Coronation of George I, MI II 426/15, 131mm, 835 gms.&nbsp; The medal was formed by joining two repousse plates at their edges. I&#039;m not yet sure what metal was used in its production but WM and lead examples exist.</p><p><br /></p><p>The image below shows its size relative to a Morgan dollar. </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://[IMG]http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n89/rwyarmch/Message%20board%2016/Project-1.jpg[/IMG]" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://[IMG]http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n89/rwyarmch/Message%20board%2016/Project-1.jpg[/IMG]" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n89/rwyarmch/Message%20board%2016/Project-1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>The obverse legend is formed from a variety of symbols each referring to the character of the King (with explanations above.)</p><p><br /></p><p><b>G</b>. Arm encircled by a serpent, and holding a mirror, PrvDens. (Prudent.)</p><p><b>E</b>. Pair of scales, Ivstvs. (Just.)</p><p><b>O</b>. Wreath of oak, the Roman reward for saving the life of a citizen, Servator Civivm. (The preserver of citizens.)</p><p><b>R</b>. Pelican feeding her young with her own blood, Salvt: Pvbl . Invigilans. (Watchful of the public safety.)</p><p><b>G</b>. Rainbow, Clemens. (Clement.)</p><p><b>I</b>. Column surmounted by a crown, Fortis. (Brave.)</p><p><b>V</b>. Branches of palm and olive, Pacis Amans. (Lover of Peace.)</p><p><b>S</b>. Branch of ivy, signifying durability, Vivat Rex Opt: (Long may the very good King live.)</p><p><b>I</b>. Vine entwining a spear, Frvct9 Appareant. (May the fruits be manifest.)</p><p><b>R</b>. St. George and the Dragon, Advkrs : Repellat. (May he subdue his enemies.)</p><p><b>E</b>. Cornucopia, Prosit Omnib. (May he be propitious to all.)</p><p><b>X</b>. Sword and sceptre, crossed, Tvtor Bonor . Terror Malor. (The Defender of the good, and the Terror of the wicked.)</p><p><br /></p><p>Lots of symbolism on the reverse as well.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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