Identifying an unusual coin

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Glos2021, Nov 16, 2024 at 8:56 AM.

  1. Glos2021

    Glos2021 Member

    Hi,

    I've come across this coin but can't seem to identify what denomination it is, which era or what made from.

    Appreciate any thoughts or help.

    Head side:
    Portrait is Facing right
    Text: GEORGIVS .M. then not sure possibly starts BR and ends REX.

    Tails side:
    Text : FIDEI DEFENSOR ET AEOVI
    Image Is of horse backrider spearing dragon.

    Coin colour is gold but seems too dull to be gold.

    Size is similar to a new 10p coin

    Thanks

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    Glos2021, Nov 16, 2024 at 8:56 AM
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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

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    Debora, Nov 16, 2024 at 9:26 AM
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  3. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    It's a token, not a coin.

    Some were produced as gambling tokens and as near as a Gold Sovereign as possible without breaking the counterfeit laws.
     
    daveydempsey, Nov 16, 2024 at 11:10 AM
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    And that's Saint George, the patron saint of England, slewing a dragon on the reverse.

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    Debora, Nov 16, 2024 at 11:44 AM
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  5. smallaxe

    smallaxe Well-Known Member

    Latin text (roughly)= Defender of the faith and just
     
    smallaxe, Nov 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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  6. Houseful

    Houseful Well-Known Member

    Looks like the rubbed outline could be George 1st but I know nothing about coins.
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    Houseful, Nov 16, 2024 at 2:25 PM
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