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Oct 05, 2017, 06:38 PM
#1
Unique early Silversmith Cross
Yesterday I decided to head back to a woods spot I hunted once before.
I’ve found a couple of musket balls and square nails the last time I went there so I knew this site had potential.
When I dug this cross it was covered in dirt,but I knew it was Silver cause of the signal I got.
It was only when I cleaned it thou that I noticed it was a silversmiths handmade Cross.
No makers mark on it and don’t know the exact age of the Cross,but I love the art work on it.
Well this find surely made my Day.
Last edited by Relicific; Oct 06, 2017 at 10:14 PM.
To Dig or not to Dig
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Oct 05, 2017, 06:50 PM
#2
I think this might be something really special. I've seen Spanish colonial era crosses similar to this for sale at coin shows, offered by treasure coin dealers. This thing screams REALLY OLD.
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Oct 05, 2017, 06:52 PM
#3
That's one awesome looking cross man! I don't know how old it is but counting the square nails and musket balls could be 18th or early 19th century. That amateur made silver Jesus almost looks like something out of Marc Chagall or Munch. Again, an amazing find man. Congratulations!
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Oct 05, 2017, 07:00 PM
#4
 alabama
Outstanding find. Great work. I hope you find more.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (Trust in the Lord)
5*Trust in the Lord with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.
6*In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight.
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Oct 05, 2017, 07:06 PM
#5
 Treasure hunter
A spectacular cross, very nice find!
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Oct 05, 2017, 07:14 PM
#6
I cant stop looking at it! It looks like it was 200 years old when it was lost. I really wouldnt be surprised if it was made in the 17th century and lost 200 years after. An old "hand me down".
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Oct 05, 2017, 07:19 PM
#7
 Originally Posted by gwdigger
I cant stop looking at it! It looks like it was 200 years old when it was lost. I really wouldnt be surprised if it was made in the 17th century and lost 200 years after. An old "hand me down".
I agree. I personally find it absolutely unique. From the site description it could in fact be 17th century made. Something I would expect to see found in Europe which makes it even more unique.
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Oct 05, 2017, 07:20 PM
#8
without history, there would be no future
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Oct 05, 2017, 07:33 PM
#9
Whats with the alien on the cross on the one side
1586 Elizabeth I Sixpence-1652 Pine Tree Shilling-1656 4 Reales Cob-1698 2 Reales Cob-1764 1 Real-1852 Gold $1-1853 O Gold $1-1876 Seated Half
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Oct 05, 2017, 07:36 PM
#10
 Originally Posted by toasted
Whats with the alien on the cross on the one side
Looks like Mary I believe.
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Oct 05, 2017, 07:40 PM
#11
Ok. Just can't get my eyes away from it. If something belongs up there it's this one. Such a unique early find! I'm voting BANNER
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Oct 05, 2017, 07:43 PM
#12
 Originally Posted by Aureus
Ok. Just can't get my eyes away from it. If something belongs up there it's this one. Such a unique early find! I'm voting BANNER
Me too. This is a spectacular find.
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Oct 05, 2017, 07:45 PM
#13
 Originally Posted by Aureus
Looks like Mary I believe.
Other side
1586 Elizabeth I Sixpence-1652 Pine Tree Shilling-1656 4 Reales Cob-1698 2 Reales Cob-1764 1 Real-1852 Gold $1-1853 O Gold $1-1876 Seated Half
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Oct 05, 2017, 07:48 PM
#14
 Originally Posted by toasted
Other side
Ah yes...lol. He actually does look like an alien. I'll show the pic to a friend of mine who's a conspiracy theorist, he'll love it.
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Oct 05, 2017, 08:47 PM
#15
 coppersmith
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