George and the Dragon

Goldseeker · March 15, 2014, 11:22:12 AM

Only ones that I have are the Aussie Sovereigns that are in my SDB in town.

Nevol · March 23, 2014, 02:36:28 PM

Russia 1 Kopek 1998

Russia 50 Kopek 2003

Triggersmob · March 23, 2014, 06:08:26 PM

Nice pics, Nancy.
I thought there would be more countries with this design.
Could have sworn I'd seen more over years.

Splock · April 03, 2014, 05:51:26 PM

The Royal Mint have made attempts in recent time to modernise the design for the sovereign, but with little success.

First in 2005

Then in 2012

Images from Bullion by Post website

ausjack · April 03, 2014, 05:59:17 PM

ummm yeah not the best lookin coins but like some of ours latest I think they could have done a better job, the 2012 is the nicer lookin coin of the two but both are pretty sad really and to think someone gets paid big money to do this

Thanks Splock :good: and haven't had a reply on the knife coin yet so they might have shut down.

robbiegal · April 03, 2014, 07:03:35 PM

my only lonely one

Triggersmob · April 03, 2014, 07:27:27 PM

I like that one, Robbiegal.
Looks like George broke his lance in the Dragon and is coming back for the kill.

ausjack · April 03, 2014, 07:30:57 PM

gee that's a nice coin for it's age RG

robbiegal · April 03, 2014, 07:34:23 PM

Nevol posted pics of that same coin earlier in this thread - that one looks about the same grade too
I really like the design - I think it is referred to as the 'Art Deco' design
I have been eyeing that coin design for years and finally found a nice enough one to buy at the local coin show last year

Nevol · April 03, 2014, 09:54:11 PM

Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='45627' dateline='1396515863'I really like the design - I think it is referred to as the 'Art Deco' design

Yep and it's also known as the Rocking Horse Crown. :angel:

Robster · April 04, 2014, 12:05:13 AM

"Never ride without a helmet". even if you are a 'Saint'.! lol.

Splock · April 04, 2014, 08:29:08 AM

Wise words Robster. On this medal he's wearing a halo is that sufficient protection? This is the George Medal, which is the second level civil decoration of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. It was instituted on 24 September 1940 by King George VI and is presented to civilians performing acts of bravery. The reverse depiction of St. George & Dragon was designed by none other that George Kruger-Gray, he of the KG initials on the reverse of Australian pre-decimals among others.

Robster · April 04, 2014, 09:51:07 AM

My one and only.!

nealeffendi · April 04, 2014, 02:50:12 PM

Splock, thanks for showing the George Medal.
Like the George Cross it can be awarded to military personnel (not just civilians), lots of recipients are soldiers doing courageous deeds (like defusing UXBs) both in war and peace.

robbiegal · April 04, 2014, 05:26:13 PM

never thought of the feathered helmet as a halo
I will always see George in a different light now!