17th century AD. A discoid bronze bifacial medallion with high-relief image of St. George nimbate on horseback attacking a supine dragon with his lance; 'A?' to the left margin (for 'Agios Georgios', Saint George"). 42 grams, 42mm (1 3/4"). Property of a British gentleman; formerly in the private collection of Russian businessman Yuri Golubev (1942-2007), some of his collection was published in his book 'Symbols and Images'; previously with Iconastas Russian Fine Art and Antiques, London SW1; formerly in the collections of Constable-Maxwell and Lord McAlpine in the 1980s-1990s; accompanied by a copy of the invoice for a part of the collection acquired from Iconastas dated 26 September 2005. [No Reserve]

Fair condition, usage wear, edges chipped.