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

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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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Tin Nugget

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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.
 

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Re: Lady Mercury?

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

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

Thanks. I wish. ;)
-MM-
 

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Montana Jim

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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...
 

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Montana Jim said:
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.
 

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Montana Jim said:
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-
 

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Re: Lady Mercury?

Tin Nugget said:
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

ModernMiner said:
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
 

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Re: Lady Mercury?

WTG MM on the banner :o and that sure is a beautie ! YOU DA MAN ;)
 

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

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Re: Lady Mercury?

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

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Re: Lady Mercury?

I dont think its minerva but im still looking
 

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Re: Lady Mercury?

It might be Athena Goddess of War....
 

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