George and the Dragon

Started by Triggersmob, March 02, 2014, 07:52:18 PM

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Triggersmob

I posted a pick of Gibraltar coin with the George and the Dragon design and it got me thinking, how many different coins use this design or something similar.
Please post pics of your coins.
Here is the Gibraltar coin to kick it off.



and a Russian 5 Kopeks


I'll keep a running count...

Australia/ Great Britain
Gibraltar
Russia
Steve

OFEC count = 258

Nevol

Australia Half Sovereign 1908S


Closest I've got to a Sovereign;

Imitation Sov (Gilt) 1823  

It belonged to my FIL, has been mounted at some long ago time, nothing else known about it.

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Triggersmob

Well is that it?
Only four coins the whole world with that design.
I thought there would be lots more. :)
Steve

OFEC count = 258


trout

I regret selling a whole bunch of Brit crowns with this famous design on them when Silver hit $48 per oz a while back ( they were all worn cleaned coins) and I didn't keep any :dash1:
The Brit Crowns and the Sovereigns are IMHO the most recognized coins with this design on them .
I am amazed that no other member has posted a Brit crown yet :angel:
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Nevol

I have a couple 1951 Festival Of Britain Crowns and have looked but can't find them. :angel:
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Fordprefect

Quote from: 'trout' pid='43162' dateline='1394015083'I am amazed that no other member has posted a Brit crown yet :angel:
Just for you, thought it was a Half Crown

Rob the Elder

Nevol

Found them!  My GB Crown is nearly a twin to FP's.

GB 1819 Crown


GB 1935 Rocking Horse Crown (Stylized, but still a St George & Dragon)


GB 1951 Festival of Britain Crown
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trout

I just knew I kept one , thanks for reminding me Nevol :)









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Nevol

C,mon folks!  There are plenty more George & Dragon coins out there.  

I've done a little research and found at least 7 Countries that have used it .  There are 39 Types with 6 different denominations and spanning the reigns of 6 K's & Q's, plus 1 other Country.

I'm hoping some of you have some different ones to show us. :angel:

There may very well be more than what I found.

Edit: I added all the Russian versions and the data now is:
7 Countries
13 Denominations
51 Types (Different metals etc)
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Nevol

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trout

My Gibraltar coin was in the mail when I got back from Bush.
A bit dinged for an Unc coin but still very nice 



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Triggersmob

Like Nancy said above, sweet. :)
Steve

OFEC count = 258

Fulvio

Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='43207' dateline='1394057081'GB 1951 Festival of Britain Crown

Gorgeous coin, that one! :)

And because they take better piccies than I could, here's the official RM pic of my £20 coins.

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