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Bedrock of the Community
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  2019-P 1 oz Silver Australia Myths & Legends Double Dragon
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Quote: 2019-P 1 oz Silver Australia Myths & Legends Double Dragon Very nice! 
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Bedrock of the Community
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Thank you, jbuck. There's always room for another dragon coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Thank you, Dearborn. It includes the flaming pearl which is good.
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oh yeah, I didn't know that was a pearl.. 
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Bedrock of the Community
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"In East Asian iconography, a flaming pearl or dragon's pearl symbolizes spiritual energy, wisdom, power, prosperity, and good fortune."
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Pillar of the Community
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Interesting/weird dragon on this little Victorian-era medallet advertising the Saumur wines from France's Loire Valley as sold by A&W Gilbey, the noted wine & spirits merchants founded in Soho, London, in 1857. They're now a worldwide brand known primarily (my guess) for their Gilbey's gin.
At 16.1mm, this piece roughly matches the diameter of the British third-farthing and threepence coins, so it's about 3mm smaller than a U.S. dime. Any thoughts as to its intended use, aside from advertising?
Also: Are those flames coming out of the dragon's mouth, or is it munching on a tulip? And what's up with that tail? It appears to be headed out on its own!
 (Excellent photo provided by seller.)
"If everything seems to be under control, you're just not going fast enough." --- Mario Andretti
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Bedrock of the Community
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That's a very interesting token, daltonista! And that dragon is quite curious.
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Bedrock of the Community
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I agree with Hondo. That is very interesting.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Nice additions!
Errers and Varietys.
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2021 United Kingdom - The Queen's Beasts Completer - 5 Pounds Still in the Mine OGP. 
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Bedrock of the Community
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A fine addition, Dearborn.
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