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[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

 

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[zartan7779]

Re: Lady Mercury?

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

 

[Tin Nugget]

Re: Lady Mercury?

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]

Re: Lady Mercury?

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

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Lady Mercury?

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

Thanks. I wish.
-MM-

 

[Montana Jim]

Re: Lady Mercury?

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]

Re: Lady Mercury?

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]

Re: Lady Mercury?

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

Common late 19th century theme...

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Lady Mercury?

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]

Re: Lady Mercury?

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.php/topic,79662.0.html

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,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]

Re: Lady Mercury?

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

http://images.google.com/imgres?img...um=1&hl=en&rls=GGLD,GGLD:2003-36,GGLD:en&sa=N

 

[Boobydoo]

Re: Lady Mercury?

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

BDoo

 

[weasel606]

Re: Lady Mercury?

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

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Re: Lady Mercury?

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

 

[imafishingnutt]

Re: Lady Mercury?

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

 

[birdman]

Re: Lady Mercury?

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

 

[imafishingnutt]

Re: Lady Mercury?

I dont think its minerva but im still looking

 

[imafishingnutt]

Re: Lady Mercury?

can we see a picture of the back

 

[mojjax]

Re: Lady Mercury?

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

http://images.google.com/imgres?img...um=1&hl=en&rls=GGLD,GGLD:2003-36,GGLD:en&sa=N

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Re: Lady Mercury?

It might be Athena Goddess of War....