MINERVA - Roman Goddess of War - ****UPDATE 4/24/09****

[ModernMiner]

Today I dug up this oval piece at the 1830's property. It is some sort of silver plated metal, and is about 2" tall. The back is hollow (follows the contour of the front). Looks like a lady wearing armor and a winged helmet. Lady Mercury?
Any idea age, what this was, or who that is supposed to be on the front?
Should make a nice display piece.
Thank you,
MM

[zartan7779]

sweet detail could i see a picture of the back ,very nice what ever it is

[Tin Nugget]

Any place for a pin on the back? That design was very popular in the 1800's. I have seen a brooch very similar to that.

[imafishingnutt]

GOSH THAT IS THE BEST FIND I HAVE SEEN ON TNET SO FAR DEFENATLY A BANNER ITEM.

[ModernMiner]

GOSH THAT IS THE BEST FIND I HAVE SEEN ON TNET SO FAR DEFENATLY A BANNER ITEM.

Thanks. I wish.
-MM-

[Montana Jim]

I cannot remember her name Doug... Lemme do some looking...

She is a common theme... Very kewl find...

PBK would tell ya in a heartbeat...

[ModernMiner]

I cannot remember her name Doug... Lemme do some looking...

She is a common theme... Very kewl find...

PBK would tell ya in a heartbeat...

Thanks Jim.

[Montana Jim]

Hey Doug... Google the "Roman Godess of War, Minerva"

Common late 19th century theme...

[ModernMiner]

Hey Doug... Google the "Roman Godess of War, Minerva"

Late 19th centry theme...

Jim,
You da Man!!!
Thank you for that ID.
Here's a few pictures I found on other sites.
-MM-

[Montana Jim]

Any place for a pin on the back? That design was very popular in the 1800's. I have seen a brooch very similar to that.

Tin! You might have seen it right here on T-Net!

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.p...c,79662.0.html

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.p...c,92858.0.html

Jim,
You da Man!!!
Thank you for that ID.
Here's a few pictures I found on other sites.
-MM-

Doug - No problem... check ut this site that PBK has shared many times here before... http://www.iwantbuttons.com/trays/WRBA/2003/image40.htm

[mojjax]

Are you sure it isn't a dude - Perseus ? (The guy that cut Medusa's head off)

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...LD:en%26sa%3DN

[Boobydoo]

Awesome BANNER find Doug!!!
Congrats and keep that good Mojo going buddy!! Wooowhooo!

BDoo

[weasel606]

WTG MM on the banner and that sure is a beautie ! YOU DA MAN

[Gypsy Heart]

I dont think its Minerva......Minerva didnt have wings on her helmet

[imafishingnutt]

Right on man im glad to see it on the banner . well deserved.

[birdman]

Big congrats on the banner ! Wow what an awesome find!

[imafishingnutt]

I dont think its minerva but im still looking

[imafishingnutt]

can we see a picture of the back

[mojjax]

There was also Roma - the personification of the city of Rome - a goddess as depicted in these coins :

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...LD:en%26sa%3DN

[Gypsy Heart]

It might be Athena Goddess of War....