HUNGARY. St. George Gold Medallic Multiple Ducat, ND.38 mm; 24.2 gms. cf.Cuhaj X#8.1a. Mounted St. George spearing a dragon with his lance, legend S. GEORGIUS EQVITUM PATRONUS above. Reverse: Christ and Apostles aboard a ship in stormy seas, legend "IN TEMPESTATE SECURITAS" above. A popular design which was struck in various sizes and metals for hundreds of years, and regarded as a good luck or protective charm for sailors and fishermen. This piece is likely from the late 19th or early 20th century and is modeled after the much earlier works of Wilhelm Becker and Christian Herman Roth. Unsigned. Smaller and lighter than the example cataloged by Cuhaj, and lacking the KB mintmark. Marked with an A within a circle and 585 (14K) both near the obverse rim at 7 oclock and on the edge. Problem free and attractive.From the Vincent Alones Collection.
