Antique Silver Pendant Depicting Saint George Slaying the Dragon and a Ship

  

A beautiful and intriguing antique pendant crafted from a silver coin.

Obverse (Saint George side): Saint George is shown slaying the dragon, surrounded by the traditional Latin inscription S. GEORGIVS EQVITVM PATRONVS (Saint George, patron of horsemen/knights).

This is a classic invocation of protection, particularly popular in Central Europe and German-speaking regions.

Reverse (The Ship of the Church): This side depicts the famous biblical scene of a boat saved during a storm, with the inscription IN TEMPESTATE SECVRITAS (Safety in the storm). It symbolizes divine protection in times of hardship.

This is a religious protection medal or a traveler’s talisman, often referred to as a thaler or a reinterpretation of motifs found on 18th- or 19th-century Saint George mining thalers.

The fine details, rope-style edging, and soldered bail suggest that it was made in the late 19th or early 20th century (the Art Nouveau / Belle Époque era), a period when Catholic and devotional jewelry flourished in Europe.

Materials: Solid silver coin mounted as a pendant with a bail.
Dimensions / Size: Approximately 28 mm in diameter.
Condition: Very good vintage condition, with an aged patina full of character.

The presentation boxes and decorative items shown in the photos are not included in the sale.

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Yvonne et Magaly Antique Jewelry.
RCS 349 375 774 Draguignan.

Keywords: Silver coin pendant, Saint George and the dragon, Ship in a storm medal, Antique talisman, Yvonne et Magaly Antique Jewelry.