British Medal / Coin

[randazzo1]

Hello all - I’m trying to figure out if this is a medal or a coin and then any other info on it. I believe its bronze. It measures 13/16ths of an inch (exactly) in diameter.

It’s dated 1913. It has no denomination. The front features Queen Victoria and the reverse has Saint George.

Thanks in advance for any insight. I can’t seem to find a version like this.

I do see gold sovereigns from the same era but they have George V on the front.

 

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[Retired Sarge]

Appears to represent a 1915 Great Britain Sovereign, but in 1915 King George was on it not Queen Victoria. So maybe a fantasy piece used a keyfob or something.

ETA: Here's a link talking about counterfeit 1915 Sovereigns.

https://coinquest.com/cgi-bin/cq/coins.pl?coin=5991

 

[Icewing]

This combination of Queen Victoria and St George slaying a dragon is featured on the gold 1 Sovereign from Australia, but not after 1901.

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces128704.html

There were also a lot of military and religious medals that feature St George, some have the dates 1914 and 1918 but I am haven't found that exact version.

I've got some stuff to do, so if nobody pins it down I will try again later.

 

[randazzo1]

This combination of Queen Victoria and St George slaying a dragon is featured on the gold 1 Sovereign from Australia, but not after 1901.

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces128704.html

There were also a lot of military and religious medals that feature St George, some have the dates 1914 and 1918 but I am haven't found that exact version.

I've got some stuff to do, so if nobody pins it down I will try again later.

Thanks icewing. Yeah I stumbled on an Australian Perth Mint sovereign from 1913 with the same pattern - but it’s George V and its gold and larger obviously:

https://www.perthmint.com/catalogue/1913-king-george-v-perth-mint-gold-sovereign.aspx

 

[randazzo1]

Appears to represent a 1915 Great Britain Sovereign, but in 1915 King George was on it not Queen Victoria. So maybe a fantasy piece used a keyfob or something.

ETA: Here's a link talking about counterfeit 1915 Sovereigns.

https://coinquest.com/cgi-bin/cq/coins.pl?coin=5991

Very interesting

 

[randazzo1]

Similar one here - have to scroll to bottom of page. Dealer believes they were made for jewelry market. So basically same thing ffuries was thinking:

https://www.rubylane.com/item/426534-5499Robin/Pair-Coin-Drops-Featuring-QUEEN-VICTORIA


Photos if u don’t feel like scrolling:

 

[Icewing]

I thought yours said 1918 but I guess it actually says 1913.... my bad!

 

[CRUSADER]

These medallion's came in thousands of combinations (especially Q. Victoria), most of them said 'To Hanover' & broadly copied coins from the period. Not seen one post-date Vickies rule (but many of them were made after her Death), but most of them were made in Germany & sold over here. Many were not pendants & were a kind of lucky token, keep sake/commemoration.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

That's a nice find, congrats on getting an I.D. on it as well.

Dave

 

[Hawks88]

Nice medallion find. Congrats

 

[mopakarim9700]

I thought yours said 1918 but I guess it actually says 1913 brazzers pornhub xhamster.... my bad!

Appears to represent a 1915 Great Britain Sovereign, but in 1915 King George was on it not Queen Victoria. So maybe a fantasy piece used a keyfob or something.

 

[CRUSADER]

Appears to represent a 1915 Great Britain Sovereign, but in 1915 King George was on it not Queen Victoria. So maybe a fantasy piece used a keyfob or something.

They produced this reverse type (St George & dragon) with the old veiled head in Victoria's reign for the following denominations;
Five Pounds
Two Pounds
Sovereign
Half Sovereign
Crown
So I have no idea what your point is? Other than the fantasy bit IS the date.

 

[randazzo1]

Thanks all for the great info. Much obliged. Anyone know how to Mark Solved from mobile?

 

[hankstorm]

I am confused which metal is this and its a coin or medal?

 

[CRUSADER]

I am confused which metal is this and its a coin or medal?

Probably brass or another copper-alloy & it's neither a coin or a medal. It's just broadly a medallion/jewelry