Token - S. Georgius Equitum Patronus / In Tempestate Securitas (Kremnitz) ND front Token - S. Georgius Equitum Patronus / In Tempestate Securitas (Kremnitz) ND back
Token - S. Georgius Equitum Patronus / In Tempestate Securitas (Kremnitz) ND photo
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Token - S. Georgius Equitum Patronus / In Tempestate Securitas (Kremnitz) ND

 
Silver plated brass 12.86 g 34 mm
Description
Location
Hungary
Type
› Tokens
Composition
Silver plated brass
Weight
12.86 g
Diameter
34 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#49956
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

One masted ship (galley) sailing in rough sea.

Lettering: IN TEMPESTATE SECURITAS

Translation: Security in the weather

Edge

Plain

Comment

These tokens were used especially by sailors as luck charms against sea accidents. The design copies medallions produced by Kremnitz in Hungary in 1600's.