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COLONIAL SILVER HAND MADE CATHOLIC MEDAL?

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got out with Frank for a few hours.took him to one of my sites that has been pounded in the past by me,rcat & sniffy.
today i got in the cellar hole and worked the lip of the hole from inside.
it paid off in a few finds.
a barrel tap,a old fork, a broken pewter shoe buckle frame portion and what i thought was a piece of pocket watch guts at first but rubbed it and suprise :o it's real silver and hand etched with what looks like a pope on one side and the other side looks like it may be saint Anne or saint Anthony holding a flower.with initials SA.
i don't know how old this silver piece dates back to? but,the etching looks to be that age and it's a 1780's site.this may be a "one of a kind" medal?
 

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Re: COLONIAL HAND MADE CATHOLIC MEDAL?

Colonial Copper Zeus said:
Very cool religious artifact. I am anticipating someone to nail it down for you. It is possible that it was personally made as you say. I wish you the best.
Chris
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thanks! i hope so too.this may have been an thin old worn 4 reale or something made into this pendent :icon_scratch:
 
Re: COLONIAL HAND MADE CATHOLIC MEDAL?

That is a thing of beauty...Very unique...I would love to have something like that :icon_thumleft:
 
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HEAVYMETALNUT said:
Colonial Copper Zeus said:
Very cool religious artifact. I am anticipating someone to nail it down for you. It is possible that it was personally made as you say. I wish you the best.
Chris
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thanks! i hope so too.this may have been an thin old worn 4 reale or something made into this pendent :icon_scratch:
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It's possible but if it was made from a large silver coin I think it would have been something other than a milled 4/8 reales because even to this day it seems quite uncmmon to see one close to worn smooth. You'll never know but it doesn't matter anyway because it obviously would have traded like a silver coin that was equal in weight. Did you happen to weigh it?
 
Re: COLONIAL HAND MADE CATHOLIC MEDAL?

Nice one of a kind homemade religious medal someone took the time to make :icon_thumleft: , that fork is a killer i seen examples of tongs like those 18th century for sure or earlier .Great hunt and yes the rain,s help now if it would only stop .:thumbsup: Jim
 
Re: COLONIAL HAND MADE CATHOLIC MEDAL?

Iron Patch said:
HEAVYMETALNUT said:
Colonial Copper Zeus said:
Very cool religious artifact. I am anticipating someone to nail it down for you. It is possible that it was personally made as you say. I wish you the best.
Chris
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thanks! i hope so too.this may have been an thin old worn 4 reale or something made into this pendent :icon_scratch:
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It's possible but if it was made from a large silver coin I think it would have been something other than a milled 4/8 reales because even to this day it seems quite uncmmon to see one close to worn smooth. You'll never know but it doesn't matter anyway because it obviously would have traded like a silver coin that was equal in weight. Did you happen to weigh it?
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yes not terribly heavy... it weighs 3 grams on the dot
 
Re: COLONIAL HAND MADE CATHOLIC MEDAL?

Wow St . Anthony , he was lost now found. Ironic ,that he is the patron Saint of Lost items :o That is unique and the engraving is outstanding !! Worthy for sure , one more vote! Fork is a tremendous find , as well . :icon_thumleft:
 
Re: COLONIAL HAND MADE CATHOLIC MEDAL?

HMN, whatever it's signifigance, it's one of a kind, it's old, and it's silver... I think it should be on the top along with a couple other things out there right now.. I'm gonna vote, again congrats on a great find :notworthy:
 
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umrgolf2010 said:
HMN, whatever it's signifigance, it's one of a kind, it's old, and it's silver... I think it should be on the top along with a couple other things out there right now.. I'm gonna vote, again congrats on a great find :notworthy:
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thanks man! it could be saint anthony and not st. anne on the one side as i have seen pics of st anthony holding what looks like a lily in some pics hence the letters SA.
2 or 3 banner votes now? wow pretty cool.thanks guys!
 
Re: COLONIAL HAND MADE CATHOLIC MEDAL?

Rogerm069 said:
Awesome finds!
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thanks Rog! :thumbsup:
 
Re: COLONIAL HAND MADE CATHOLIC MEDAL?

Yes indeed, you have my banner vote. Amazing piece of history. :icon_thumright:
 
Re: COLONIAL HAND MADE CATHOLIC MEDAL?

birdman said:
Yes indeed, you have my banner vote. Amazing piece of history. :icon_thumright:
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wow thanks man! :thumbsup:
 
Re: COLONIAL HAND MADE CATHOLIC MEDAL?

Argentium said:
I'm thinking BANNER ! on the religious medal , the depiction of a pope , while possible - could
also be Christ , you may well be right about the Saint Anne guess . I'm sure there are many on
this site who will offer their knowledge of Christian/catholic symbolism . Great finds ! Argentium.
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not many people who are catholic on here i guess? :'(
 
Re: COLONIAL HAND MADE CATHOLIC MEDAL?

nice finds!! my friend and i never spend much time inside a foundation but always think we should got to give it a try those are some nice finds have fun good luck and keep digging krazyhorses
 
Re: COLONIAL HAND MADE CATHOLIC MEDAL?

Banner worthy in my book. It's old, unique, artistic...........just a fantastic find!
 
Re: COLONIAL HAND MADE CATHOLIC MEDAL?

WOW Cool Fork !

I Like it !
 
Re: COLONIAL HAND MADE CATHOLIC MEDAL?

Now that is a great find. :icon_thumright:
 
Re: COLONIAL HAND MADE CATHOLIC MEDAL?

Jeff H said:
Banner worthy in my book. It's old, unique, artistic...........just a fantastic find!
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thanks man! i doubt it will make it but appreciate the vote! :thumbsup:
 
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