Question on Coin - Medallion S Georgivs Eqvitvm Patronvs Medallion

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  1. Aonghis

    Aonghis New Member

    My grandmother recently past away and I found this in her desk I am wondering what the story is on it and is it worth anything.
    S Georgivs Eqvitvm Patronvs Medallion / Medal

    One side shows Saint George and the dragon with text in Latin S. GEORGIVS EQVITVM PATRONVS

    Second side shows a old ship with text IN TEMPESTATE SECURITAS.


    http://i35.tinypic.com/v58m01.jpg

    http://i34.tinypic.com/34pjhhh.jpg

    Very old looks to be Gold Plated on top of Lead.

    I know its lead by the doing a scratch test.

    Thanks for the help.
     
    Aonghis, Sep 23, 2008
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  3. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Pretty sure it's a religious medal intended to be worn. Used to see them as a kid. Was your grandmother Catholic ?
     
    GDJMSP, Sep 23, 2008
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  4. Drusus

    Drusus Pecunia non olet

    does it resemble this?

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    Drusus, Sep 23, 2008
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  5. Aonghis

    Aonghis New Member

    Aonghis, Sep 23, 2008
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  6. Drusus

    Drusus Pecunia non olet

    okay, thought it might be a copy of that coin.
     
    Drusus, Sep 23, 2008
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  7. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    It probably is Dru, they used to sell them at my church when I was a kid.
     
    GDJMSP, Sep 23, 2008
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  8. Aonghis

    Aonghis New Member

    the question is why lead... thats a bit odd in modern times at least.
     
    Aonghis, Sep 23, 2008
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  9. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Because it's cheap and easy to strike, requires little pressure.
     
    GDJMSP, Sep 23, 2008
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