Fisherman's charm
Fisherman's charm. Obverse: St George in a plumed cap and armour, on horseback spearing the dragon. Legend: 'S . GEORGIVS . EQVITUM . PATRONVS.' (St George, Patron of the Knights). Reverse: Port broadside view of a fishing-boat amid waves, its sail bellying out; Christ asleep in the bows, a disciple awaking him, another in the stern. Legend: 'IN TEMPESTATE SECURITAS.' (safety in the storm). Medal worn as a protection against perils at sea, the design based on that of gold ducat coins struck at Kremnitz, Hungary between 1600-1800.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC0715 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Amulet |
Display location: | Display - Sea Things Gallery |
Creator: | Unknown |
Places: | Switzerland |
Date made: | unknown |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 36 mm |