unknown coin ?

[Guest alandyer_I'm_a_Guest]

Hi.

Ive Just Started collecting Old coins, and in was given some coins from my dad, he told me that they where my grandfathers, he served in Ypre in 1917 and died in 1980. Ive looked all over the place but cant find out what this coin is ?

front of coin

7 men, all with moustaches, 1 man in the center ( looks like the king )

the 6 other men surround him ....2 at the top, 2 to the side, 2 to the bottom.

each of these men are in circles. on the outsides of the coin is oak leaves.

No words or numbers on this side.

Back of Coin

looks like lady justice, shes sitting down. holding scales in one hand and a sword in the other.

the text around the coin says " PRO CAUSA JUSTITIAE "

at the bottom of the coin it says " 1914 ".

Coin measures 35mm across and 35mm high, 2mm thick.

Its of a gold/copper finish.

If any one could help it would be much appreciated.

thks

[Chris Perkins]

Sorry, the pics didn't work, you have to be registered to post HTML links, or you could just type it out for us to cut and paste.

[Emperor Oli]

Were they meant to be links? I thought that but he might just be highlighting them.

[Chris Perkins]

Were they meant to be links? I thought that but he might just be highlighting them.

Yes, good point!

Looks like he/she has registered now, so I'm sure we'll find out.

[alandyer]

Here's the attachment of coin

[Chris Perkins]

Looks like one for Geoff!

Those look like German moustaches to me, but that was very much the style of the time I suppose. (Many police officers here in Germany, still have moustaches resembling those! )

[Master Jmd]

Those look like German moustaches to me, but that was very much the style of the time I suppose. (Many police officers here in Germany, still have moustaches resembling those!

yes, but the:

PRO CAUSA JUSTITIAE

is definaty not german, it could be austria-hungarian (given the date), but they spoke german too...

Edited May 28, 2004 by Master Jmd

[Chris Perkins]

The legend is in latin, which means it could be from pretty much any European country (or even world country).

[Emperor Oli]

Mmm we still have latin on our coins JMD, and we don't speak it. Could the people on it be generals of the Axis or even the Allied powers?

[Master Jmd]

i would say that the figure in the middle of the coin is in government (or something important), and the figures around him are sort of vice governments?

[Geoff T]

As an educated guess I'd say that this is a medal struck by the allies as a mark of solidarity at the start of the first world war. The motto means "for the cause of justice" and the figures are the heads of state of the allied countries. They seem to be George V in the centre surrounded by figures including Nicholas II of Russia, Albert I of the Belgians, the President of France and the King of Serbia.

I'll get back if I find anything else out. Is the medal signed anywhere, either in full or with initials? The design of the obverse - somewhat art nouveau - is very typical of many medals of the time.

[alandyer]

The only thing that doesnt show on the pics is a very small number on the justice side.

it says " nu 651731 ".

and thats it.

Whats it worth any ideas ?.

i dont wont to sell it as its been passed down to me , originaly from my grandfather , but im just interested.

Thanks again you've all been of a great help.

[brianjohnston]

Hi, I have just been given my grandfather's medals and the very same coin has anyone been able to find out anything about this coin?

I would appreciate any help.

[Rob]

Hi, I have just been given my grandfather's medals and the very same coin has anyone been able to find out anything about this coin?

I would appreciate any help.

It is definitely not a coin, but a medal or medalette. Not my department unfortunately.

[bagerap]

Pro Causa Justitia struck in the UK 1914 . George V is the central figure, the others are the General Staff. Guide price £12-17. There is supposedly a companion medal struck in 1919 to celebrate peace. I have yet to see one.