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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;yarm, post: 2026961, member: 5795&quot;]A large medal (131mm, 836gm) in lead by Nicolaus Seelander, a German native, designed for the coronation of George I in 1714. Seelander had hoped to have his design adopted as the official coronation medal but that honor went to John Croker of the Royal Mint as expected.&nbsp; Even the medal&#039;s legend is heavy in symbolism.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n89/rwyarmch/British%20Historical%20Medals/Project-3.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>From Medallic Illustrations:</p><p><br /></p><p>Obverse - Bust of George L, r., laureate, hair long, in armour much decorated, ermine robes, and collar of the Garter. Leg. Georgivs I Rex. Below, N. Seelander . Fecit. Each letter of the legend upon the obverse forms an emblem, having over it an explanatory inscription complimentary to the character of the King, as follows:—</p><p><br /></p><p>G. Arm encircled by a serpent, and holding a mirror, PrvDens. (Prudent.)</p><p>E. Pair of scales, Ivstvs. (Just.)</p><p>O. Wreath of oak, the Roman reward for saving the life of a citizen, Servator Civivm. (The preserver of citizens.)</p><p>R. Pelican feeding her young with her own blood, Salvt: Pvbl . Invigilans. (Watchful of the public safety.)</p><p>G. Rainbow, Clemens. (Clement.)</p><p>i. Column surmounted by a crown, Fortis. (Brave.)</p><p>v. Branches of palm and olive, Pacis Amans. (Lover of Peace.)</p><p>s. Branch of ivy, signifying durability, Vivat Rex Opt: (Long may the very good King live.)</p><p>i. Vine entwining a spear, Frvct9 Appareant. (May the fruits be manifest.)</p><p>R. St. George and the Dragon, Advkrs : Repellat. (May he subdue his enemies.)</p><p>E. Cornucopia, Prosit Omnib. (May he be propitious to all.)</p><p>X. Sword and sceptre, crossed, Tvtor Bonor . Terror Malor. (The Defender of the good, and the Terror of the wicked.)</p><p><br /></p><p>Reverse - George I, in royal robes, stands, facing, between Peace, who holds an olive branch and presents the scepter to him, and Justice with her sword and scales: the King supports on his left hand the orb. On one side is an infant Genius holding the Electoral shield; on the other, Britannia seated holding her shield, her spear lying on the ground at her side. From above descends an angel, who places the crown upon the King&#039;s head.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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