Religious Cross ID

[Detectorinator]

I found this cross in the ocean and it was in rough shape. A while in the tumbler and it now looks great. I can't make out the markings but they look Greek to me. Can anyone shed more light on the age of this cross and the origin? I appreciate any responses. Happy Hunting!

 

[DrunkBrother]

Heya,
this is Russian, says "save and protect" and front just general jesus and top "king"

 

[Captain PopTop]

very cool find id wear that one !

 

[Detectorinator]

Heya,
this is Russian, says "save and protect" and front just general jesus and top "king"

Thanks for the response. Is that a date in the middle by Jesus' hands? I looks like 19 on the left and I can't make out the right.

 

[lorraine]

Beautiful crucifix find, Detectorinator!
I believe that the lettering on the hands of Jesus translates to "Jesus" ( IC ) and "Christ" ( XC)

Here is further explanation I found on a web site:

Just above the crossbeam of the cross we usually see the stretched-out inscription IC SN’ B ZH I XC. The IC and XC are read first, followed by the rest. All together it reads Isous Khristos Suin Bozhiy — “Jesus Christ [the] Son of God.”

Lorraine

 

[Detectorinator]

Beautiful crucifix find, Detectorinator!
I believe that the lettering on the hands of Jesus translates to "Jesus" ( IC ) and "Christ" ( XC)

Here is further explanation I found on a web site:

Just above the crossbeam of the cross we usually see the stretched-out inscription IC SN’ B ZH I XC. The IC and XC are read first, followed by the rest. All together it reads Isous Khristos Suin Bozhiy — “Jesus Christ [the] Son of God.”

Lorraine

Thanks Lorraine. It is all starting to come together now. I appreciate your help!

 

[NJnuggetpirate]

is it silver or no

 

[s1u2r3f4]

I found this cross in the ocean and it was in rough shape. A while in the tumbler and it now looks great. I can't make out the markings but they look Greek to me. Can anyone shed more light on the age of this cross and the origin? I appreciate any responses. Happy Hunting!

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Too cool! I found this one last year./QUOTE]

 

[Detectorinator]

is it silver or no

I'm almost certain it is just because of how it looked before and after the tumbler. There appears to be a mark on the clasp but it is so small I can't make it out even with my magnifying glass.

 

[Detectorinator]

I found this cross in the ocean and it was in rough shape. A while in the tumbler and it now looks great. I can't make out the markings but they look Greek to me. Can anyone shed more light on the age of this cross and the origin? I appreciate any responses. Happy Hunting!

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Too cool! I found this one last year./QUOTE]

That is nice too! Is it also Russian?

 

[NJnuggetpirate]

I'm almost certain it is just because of how it looked before and after the tumbler. There appears to be a mark on the clasp but it is so small I can't make it out even with my magnifying glass.

Lol cool haven't found any jewelry yet