1650s-1690s, Hungary. Medallic Silver St. George Thaler / Georgstaler Coin.
Mint Place: Kremnitz? Reference: Huszar 12. var. Mint Period: ca. 1650s-1690s Medallist: after Christian Hermann Roth von Rothenfels. Denomination: Medallic St. George Thaler (Georgstaler) Condition: Pierced (holed) and with some scratches, otherwise about XF! Material: Silver Weight: 25.12gm Diameter: 43mm
Obverse: St. George on warhorse killing the dragon. A kneeled praying figure in background to right. Legend: S:GEORGIVS EQVITVM PATRONVS Translation: "St. George patron of knights."
Reverse: Apostles with Jesus in storm-tossed boat on Sea of Galilee. Legend: IN TEMPESTATE SECVRITAS Translation: "Safety in the tempest."