Native American Artifacts & Hot Wheels
Lot 443:
19th Century Silver Old Ethiopian Hand Held Processional Coptic Cross - 11"
19th Century Silver Old Ethiopian Hand Held Processional Coptic Cross. Excellent condition. Dwarfed by the previous lot this is still a nice sized Coptic Cross measuring over 11" tall and weighing 8 5/8 ounces. Ethiopians used to melt their currency to make these crosses and the percent silver in the coins was The Coptic crosses, deeply revered in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, have a rich history and unique designs. These crosses were historically made from various materials, including wood, bone, and leather. However, as silver became more available in Ethiopia during the 19th century, the creation of crosses increased. They were generally made from melted Austrian Thalers, which contained a regulated and constant content mixture of 83.3% silver and 16.6% copper.
Condition: Ancient Authentic
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