St Martin's Day

harasha · November 10, 2015 6:53AM

Besides Veterans Day in the US, 11/11 is St. Martin's Day. I have seen him on numismatic items, but I don't think I have any in my collection.

Anyone want to post them?

lordmarcovan · November 10, 2015 2:53PM

I don't have any.

I had to go to Wikipedia to look him up.

Sapyx · November 10, 2015 4:20PM

Sorry. Closest I can come is General Jose de San Martin on an Argentinean coin.

worldcoinguy · November 10, 2015 10:20PM

A popular theme on medals and talers from Mainz (German States) in the 18th century.

worldcoinguy · November 10, 2015 10:27PM

1732 1/2 taler from Mainz

worldcoinguy · November 10, 2015 10:31PM

I didn't intend to flood the thread, but I have really become a huge fan of the Mainz issues in the last couple of years. I find the St Martin references to be quite an enduring theme.

Zohar · November 10, 2015 11:55PM

That's some very nice gear Brent!

harasha · November 11, 2015 6:47AM

Wowsers! Thank you, WorldCoinGuy for the St. Martin's Day observances. I was intrigued enough to pick up a medal this AM and once it arrives from Germany, I will post it!

harasha · November 11, 2017 5:33AM

I eventually did find an appropriate item for posting. Marks Veterans Day or Armistice Day, as well!

St Martin's Day

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