1650-1800 AD., Fisherman's charm, Saint George medal, unknown origin.

fisherman's charm, amulet or religious medal, unknown origin, ca. 1650-1800 AD.,
medal (25 mm / 4,00 g), lead (or soft lead alloy), axes medal alignment ↑↑ (0°),
Obv.: S· GEORGIVS· EQVITVM· PATRONVS (St. George, Patron of the knights) , Sait George on horseback r., slaying dragon, on rock to r.: person kneeling left, arms extended.
Rev.: IN TEMPESTATE· ·SECVRITAS (security in storm) , Christ asleep in the storm, one of the two disciples trying to wake him in a ship sailing left, wind and a cloud to r. above, waves below.
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This medal was used as an amulet, e.g. to protect against perils at sea. The design was based on that of gold ducat coins struck at Kremnitz, Hungary between 1600-1800. similar to a "George Taler" from Kremnitz. Those may have been also used as amulets by horsemen.

One of the most widely used charms was a coin with the image of St. George, patron saint of knights and fighting soldiers. This type of talisman developed from the Mansfeld thaler. First minted in 1521, it was commissioned by a Count von Mansfeld and honored his family's patron saint. An imperial officer was said to have been shot in battle, but saved from injury by a Mansfeld thaler he carried. The tale quickly spread and the cost of the thalers rose, thanks to smart middlemen, 10-20 times the original price. Faith in the legend was renewed when a colonel of the Sachsen family, von Lisbau was supposedly twice saved by a Mansfeld thaler sewn into his clothing.

During the 30 Years War and the wars against the Turks it is said that all officers and even some common soldiers wore these thalers. Eventually, demand was so great that some businessman started minting a special St. George talisman. These talismans were of various sizes, silver, gilt, or bronze, and all one type. On one side was St. George on horseback, thrusting his lance at a dragon with an inscription: "S. GEORGRJS. EQUITUM PATRONUS." (St. George, protector of knights) The other side had a ship with a taut sail on a rough sea and Christ asleep on the deck with two terrified apostles. A wind blows through a small cloud into the sail. The inscription: "IN TEMPESTATE SECURITAS. (Safety, or security in the storm).