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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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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Dec 29, 2007, 03:30:51 pm |
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sweet detail could i see a picture of the back ,very nice what ever it is
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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted Dec 29, 2007, 03:36:05 pm |
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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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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted Dec 29, 2007, 06:36:03 pm |
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GOSH THAT IS THE BEST FIND I HAVE SEEN ON TNET SO FAR DEFENATLY A BANNER ITEM.
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Reply To This Topic #4 Posted Dec 29, 2007, 06:54:15 pm |
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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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Reply To This Topic #5 Posted Dec 29, 2007, 07:16:21 pm |
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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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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted Dec 29, 2007, 07:17:39 pm |
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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. |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
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Reply To This Topic #7 Posted Dec 29, 2007, 07:18:25 pm |
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Hey Doug... Google the "Roman Godess of War, Minerva" Common late 19th century theme... |
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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted Dec 29, 2007, 07:28:01 pm |
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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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Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Reply To This Topic #11 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 04:30:37 am |
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Awesome BANNER find Doug!!! Congrats and keep that good Mojo going buddy!! Wooowhooo!  BDoo |
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Reply To This Topic #12 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 04:45:04 am |
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WTG MM on the banner  and that sure is a beautie ! YOU DA MAN ;) |
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Reply To This Topic #13 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 04:58:24 am |
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I dont think its Minerva......Minerva didnt have wings on her helmet
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Reply To This Topic #14 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 05:35:40 am |
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Right on man im glad to see it on the banner . well deserved.
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Reply To This Topic #15 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 05:38:29 am |
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Big congrats on the banner ! Wow what an awesome find! |
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Reply To This Topic #16 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 05:58:15 am |
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I dont think its minerva but im still looking
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Reply To This Topic #17 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 05:59:34 am |
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can we see a picture of the back
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Reply To This Topic #19 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 06:10:59 am |
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It might be Athena Goddess of War....
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Reply To This Topic #20 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 06:28:55 am |
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I dont think its Minerva......Minerva didnt have wings on her helmet
Well Gyspsy... I think you may be correct! The winged thing... hmmm... I guess we can consider any helmeted goddess... I know Minerva never is seen in the same helmet often, and not all the Athena helmets (or hardly any) have wings either. However you have a point. Mojjax - you're finding wings - but I do think it's a female's face on the brooch he found. I guess at this point I am uncommited... LMAO |
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Reply To This Topic #21 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 06:38:34 am |
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Looks to be the same immage that is on the dime minted from 1916 to 1945.
If so it is a lady liberty with a winged helmet.
Mercuy was a dude, and didn't wear a helmet.
his wings were right on his head ... poor guy.
LOL
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Reply To This Topic #23 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 06:54:12 am |
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WARRIOR MAIDEN: Victorian Shell Cameo depicting Athena, the Goddess of War, wearing a helmet carved with her father Zeus' head. This represents the mythological legend of Athena being born by "springing" from the head of Zeus
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Reply To This Topic #24 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 06:58:00 am |
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Very cool cameo Christie.
Beautifly done.
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Reply To This Topic #25 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 06:59:34 am |
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Very cool cameo Christie.
Beautifly done.
Thom
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Reply To This Topic #26 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 07:01:47 am |
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Didnt Nate from Ohio find something like this a little while back....except it was double headed.....
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Reply To This Topic #27 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 07:10:58 am |
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I want to thank everyone for the replies on this mystery woman piece, and especially the TN mods. I never thought I'd make a banner find, but I was wrong. Very cool. Thank you. Hopefully we can figure out just exactly who this Goddess is. True story.....When I was out there hunting yesterday, I wasn't finding much at first and was getting a bit discouraged. I started talking to my Dad (actually to myself) who passed away in August. I said "come on Dad show me a sign that you are watching me, and help me find something good." Well, I'm thinking this may have been that sign. I know, I'm crazy, right? He used to love it when I would e-mail him pictures of what I found in my TN posts. I really miss those times now. Pictures of the back to follow. Thanks TN folks. -MM- |
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Reply To This Topic #28 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 07:13:47 am |
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Congrats,
Now you'll have to have a good day!
Would be pretty hard to spoil it now.
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Reply To This Topic #30 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 07:28:35 am |
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Thanks Mojjax. Definitely got the winged helmet. I want to say my piece is of a woman though with the flowing hair and facial features. What do you think? By the way, that cameo pin is awesome! -MM- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
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*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Reply To This Topic #31 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 07:35:09 am |
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Athena (Greek) and Minerva (Roman) are generally considered to be the same mythological entity.
To muddy the waters even further, there's also the subordinate goddess of war known as Enyo (Greek) or Bellona (Roman).
As noted, the Roman goddess Roma was often shown wearing a winged helmet; so, she may indeed be the subject depicted on MM's find.
However, 19th century jewelry designers were often rather liberal and fanciful in their representations of classical deities.
Finally, not even experts always agree on which deity is being depicted, sometimes even disagreeing about gender. For example, an attribution of one ancient coin states, "The bust is often called Minerva, Bellona, or Liber. But most probably it is Attis." (Minerva and Bellona are females; Liber and Attis, males.)
So who knows?
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Reply To This Topic #32 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 07:45:25 am |
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Athena (Greek) and Minerva (Roman) are generally considered to be the same mythological entity.
To muddy the waters even further, there's also the subordinate goddess of war known as Enyo (Greek) or Bellona (Roman).
As noted, the Roman goddess Roma was often shown wearing a winged helmet; so, she may indeed be the subject depicted on MM's find.
However, 19th century jewelry designers were often rather liberal and fanciful in their representations of classical deities.
Finally, not even experts always agree on which deity is being depicted, sometimes even disagreeing about gender. For example, an attribution of one ancient coin states, "The bust is often called Minerva, Bellona, or Liber. But most probably it is Attis." (Minerva and Bellona are females; Liber and Attis, males.)
So who knows?
PBK, Thanks for that info. I'm glad to just have this neat piece from the 19th century. I know what you mean though about not being able to tell man from woman sometimes. Sorry, I couldn't resist. ;) -MM- |
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Reply To This Topic #33 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 08:23:49 am |
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Down to the wire Banner find....Big Congrat's!!
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Reply To This Topic #34 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 08:27:08 am |
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That is a great find........and your right! It will make for a nice addition to your collection.
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Reply To This Topic #35 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 10:14:24 am |
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can we see a picture of the back
Sorry it took so long. Here's a picture of the back. Nothing too exciting though. -MM- |
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Reply To This Topic #36 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 11:19:20 am |
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It could be??  Or Maybe??  I think the latter......... lmao!! Sorry, I had to after that dress picture. Nice find. Congrats on making the banner!! Greg |
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Reply To This Topic #37 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 12:12:02 pm |
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Reply To This Topic #38 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 02:27:57 pm |
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Looks like Minerva to me. I found this piece behind the house by where the old seperate kitchen used to be. It's a very trashy area. Looks like I better spend more time digging in that area. I thought this Minerva piece may look good displayed with these other two fine ladies I dug before. What do you think? -MM- |
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Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
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Reply To This Topic #39 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 03:14:11 pm |
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Looks like Minerva to me. I found this piece behind the house by where the old seperate kitchen used to be. It's a very trashy area. Looks like I better spend more time digging in that area. I thought this Minerva piece may look good displayed with these other two fine ladies I dug before. What do you think? -MM- You are right....They all look so beautiful together. Perfect start to a wonderful collection. |
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Reply To This Topic #41 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 06:18:11 pm |
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Here is an image of Minerva that the Republic of Minerva used on its coinage in 1973.....and I forgot to add...awesome find, it will be interesting to find out exactly who it is, but regardless of who, it is a fantastic find...congrats!!!!
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Reply To This Topic #42 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 07:10:58 pm |
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Dang Doug,
I was fixing to offer you a dollar for it, then bam-banner. Well ill have to rob the piggy bank, and see how much is in it..lol
Super nice find. Your Dad directed you to it, I am sure.
It sure adds to your womanly collection.lol
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Reply To This Topic #43 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 07:34:51 pm |
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Dang Doug,
I was fixing to offer you a dollar for it, then bam-banner. Well ill have to rob the piggy bank, and see how much is in it..lol
Super nice find. Your Dad directed you to it, I am sure.
It sure adds to your womanly collection.lol
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A dollar? Maybe a pack of Mike's Hard Lemonade and I'll think about it. This piece will go great with my new evening gown and Wonder Bra. Sounds like you have a great sense of humor too. Glad to see that. -MM- |
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Reply To This Topic #44 Posted Dec 30, 2007, 07:40:14 pm |
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Here is a link to a Message Forum on Mythology. Maybe someone there can help indentify who it is for you. http://www.mythography.com/forums/index.phpIt's really cool regardless of who it is, Congrats on ur find. |
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Reply To This Topic #45 Posted Dec 31, 2007, 03:12:17 am |
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Thanks Teddy. Great idea. -MM- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
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Reply To This Topic #46 Posted Dec 31, 2007, 08:03:43 am |
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Very nice relic, MM! WTG on making the Banner! You give me hope that maybe my old farm house may be harboring more than just 22 shell casings. Keep digging! |
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Reply To This Topic #47 Posted Dec 31, 2007, 03:55:22 pm |
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Congrats on making the banner Doug. You made me proud!!! Good luck in 2008. |
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Reply To This Topic #48 Posted Dec 31, 2007, 04:00:31 pm |
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Nice find, sorry can't help i don't no what it is.
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Reply To This Topic #49 Posted Dec 31, 2007, 04:21:39 pm |
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Congrats on making the banner Doug. You made me proud!!! Good luck in 2008. Thanks Buddy. -MM- |
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Reply To This Topic #50 Posted Dec 31, 2007, 04:25:16 pm |
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Joan of Arc??
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Reply To This Topic #51 Posted Jan 01, 2008, 03:23:29 am |
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Doug, who ever she is she's one beautiful lady and a keeper for sure! Congrats on making the Banner. Oh, and your dad, he knows where to have you look. Keep the faith and keep talking with him! HH
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Reply To This Topic #52 Posted Jan 01, 2008, 07:39:33 am |
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Doug, who ever she is she's one beautiful lady and a keeper for sure! Congrats on making the Banner. Oh, and your dad, he knows where to have you look. Keep the faith and keep talking with him! HH
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Reply To This Topic #53 Posted Jan 01, 2008, 12:31:13 pm |
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Joan of Arc??
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Reply To This Topic #54 Posted Jan 02, 2008, 10:31:07 am |
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Wow Doug, that is an awesome piece.................just beautiful man. All three are excellent.........I really like the first and third. That is something I'd be looking at all day after bringing 'em home. Super big CONGRATS to you.
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Reply To This Topic #55 Posted Jan 02, 2008, 04:03:18 pm |
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I spent 5 minutes reading everyones replys / Awsome find Doug. I probably walked right over it |
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Reply To This Topic #56 Posted Jan 02, 2008, 04:18:46 pm |
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Winged Phrygian, right. This resembles the winged helmet worn by the goddess Roma on many Roman Republican coins of the 2nd century BC.
whoops...where'd the picture go. Anyway it was a winged helmet as worm by Roma.
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Reply To This Topic #57 Posted Jan 02, 2008, 04:19:40 pm |
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I spent 5 minutes reading everyones replys / Awsome find Doug. I probably walked right over it It was close to the abandoned well by the circle of rocks. Remember where the old kitchen used to sit? Right there. -MM- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Reply To This Topic #59 Posted Jan 02, 2008, 04:23:00 pm |
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Tricia, That face of Athena looks very close to my piece. I wish mine were GOLD. Thanks, MM |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Reply To This Topic #60 Posted Jan 02, 2008, 04:26:56 pm |
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Odds are you stumbled upon someone's art deco collection of goddesses. Popular to keep them around the house as muses and for good luck back in the day.
They were probably patterned after the old coins and made for decoration in the home.
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Reply To This Topic #61 Posted Jan 03, 2008, 02:13:11 pm |
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Thanks TT. Someone will find this piece on the internet eventually. -MM- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Posts: 181
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Dowsing rods
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Reply To This Topic #62 Posted Jan 05, 2008, 12:21:37 am |
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I dont think its Minerva......Minerva didnt have wings on her helmet [quote/] ......................I agree with Gypsyheart. Hermes(Greek) was the only one associated with the winged-helemt, who later became Mercury(Roman)stvn.
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Reply To This Topic #63 Posted Jan 06, 2008, 11:15:53 am |
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Reply To This Topic #64 Posted Jan 06, 2008, 03:22:16 pm |
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I must admit, Roma looks like a good match. What do you think folks? -MM- |
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Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Posts: 181
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Dowsing rods
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Reply To This Topic #66 Posted Jan 06, 2008, 07:39:48 pm |
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If I look at them side by side, Roma's profile nose is 50% larger than Herme's nose. stvn.
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Posts: 506
Glouster, Ohio
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White MXT
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Reply To This Topic #67 Posted Jan 06, 2008, 09:31:29 pm |
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I want to thank everyone for the replies on this mystery woman piece, and especially the TN mods. I never thought I'd make a banner find, but I was wrong. Very cool. Thank you. Hopefully we can figure out just exactly who this Goddess is. True story.....When I was out there hunting yesterday, I wasn't finding much at first and was getting a bit discouraged. I started talking to my Dad (actually to myself) who passed away in August. I said "come on Dad show me a sign that you are watching me, and help me find something good." Well, I'm thinking this may have been that sign. I know, I'm crazy, right? He used to love it when I would e-mail him pictures of what I found in my TN posts. I really miss those times now. Pictures of the back to follow. Thanks TN folks. -MM- Dear Doug Sorry for the death of your father. The loss of a loved one is always painful and yet now he is free to assist you and others in future endeavors. Heaven is freedom from the duality of Earth. I lost a son of 29 a few years ago and he comes around to assist me whenever i think of him. It is a heart warming to know that life continues. HH Sanat |
And in the end, the love you take
is equal to the love you make
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Reply To This Topic #68 Posted Jan 09, 2008, 03:29:37 am |
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What an exciting find! You may have....a walking cane topper. Themes of this nature found their way into a lot of post- and pre- Napoleanic fashion items. The back of the item (which is lovely by the way) indicates it might have been set onto a slightly concave surface such as a cane or even an inverted sort of large hat pin or hair pin, possibly a portion of a large book-book mark, (which would have been like a very heavy type of gross grain ribbon or kid leather. Sometimes a "Dandy" of the era would sport a large watch fob, all which were also very popular in the early 1800's. Just a thought... and I believe very much it is Minerva/Athena. My last thought is... the emblem from a carriage, I have noted many a fine ornament on fancy liveries. Such a thing could easily "go to ground" and be unnoticed if it separated from its' backing.
Any way, enjoy!
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Reply To This Topic #69 Posted Jan 09, 2008, 01:44:07 pm |
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I want to thank everyone for the replies on this mystery woman piece, and especially the TN mods. I never thought I'd make a banner find, but I was wrong. Very cool. Thank you. Hopefully we can figure out just exactly who this Goddess is. True story.....When I was out there hunting yesterday, I wasn't finding much at first and was getting a bit discouraged. I started talking to my Dad (actually to myself) who passed away in August. I said "come on Dad show me a sign that you are watching me, and help me find something good." Well, I'm thinking this may have been that sign. I know, I'm crazy, right? He used to love it when I would e-mail him pictures of what I found in my TN posts. I really miss those times now. Pictures of the back to follow. Thanks TN folks. -MM- Dear Doug Sorry for the death of your father. The loss of a loved one is always painful and yet now he is free to assist you and others in future endeavors. Heaven is freedom from the duality of Earth. I lost a son of 29 a few years ago and he comes around to assist me whenever i think of him. It is a heart warming to know that life continues. HH Sanat Thank you Sanat. I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. That had to have been devastating to you. -MM- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Reply To This Topic #70 Posted Jan 09, 2008, 01:45:10 pm |
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What an exciting find! You may have....a walking cane topper. Themes of this nature found their way into a lot of post- and pre- Napoleanic fashion items. The back of the item (which is lovely by the way) indicates it might have been set onto a slightly concave surface such as a cane or even an inverted sort of large hat pin or hair pin, possibly a portion of a large book-book mark, (which would have been like a very heavy type of gross grain ribbon or kid leather. Sometimes a "Dandy" of the era would sport a large watch fob, all which were also very popular in the early 1800's. Just a thought... and I believe very much it is Minerva/Athena. My last thought is... the emblem from a carriage, I have noted many a fine ornament on fancy liveries. Such a thing could easily "go to ground" and be unnoticed if it separated from its' backing.
Any way, enjoy!
That is some great info. Very much appreciated. Welcome to TN. -MM- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Reply To This Topic #71 Posted Jan 12, 2008, 12:24:25 pm |
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Again...this is the personification of Roma
Regards
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Reply To This Topic #72 Posted Jan 12, 2008, 12:39:42 pm |
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Roma - 100%
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TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
A real man thinks about detecting every 6 seconds
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Posts: 1061
Missouri
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #73 Posted Jan 29, 2008, 07:35:47 pm |
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Holy cow! Did anyone scroll down to see the price they're charging for that charm bracelet? Ouch! |
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Reply To This Topic #74 Posted Jan 30, 2008, 03:36:05 am |
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Holy cow! Did anyone scroll down to see the price they're charging for that charm bracelet? Ouch! I'd love to dig one of those up. ;) -MM- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Posts: 2078
Cali
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Glold Bug 2 MineLab SE
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Reply To This Topic #76 Posted Jan 31, 2008, 12:39:05 pm |
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It looks close but the Leonardo drawing has dragon wings and MM's find has bird wings. But I agree that it could be based on that LDV drawing as you leaded to. |
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Posts: 25
SouthEast Mass
Detector used Detector(s) Used - MXT
Primary Interest: Relic Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #77 Posted Mar 30, 2008, 12:46:29 pm |
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Dug this up about 2 months ago in frozen ground. Montana Jim read my post and linked me to yours, looks like we came across something similar.  |
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Reply To This Topic #78 Posted Mar 30, 2008, 12:49:55 pm |
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Dug this up about 2 months ago in frozen ground Montana Jim read my post and linked me to yours, looks like we came across something similar. C & B, Two beautiful pieces you found. Very cool. -MM- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Reply To This Topic #79 Posted Apr 24, 2009, 02:17:34 am |
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I hate to drag this old post out of the archives again, but I may FINALLY have an ID on this lady. Just by accident last night I was trying to find info on the jeton that TY just posted. After a Google search on jetons, this picture popped up, and it is an exact match for the lady on my piece. Looks like she is French afterall. Here's who the site says she is, and here are a few jeton pieces with her on them. Mine is NOT a jeton, but has the same French lady on it. Marianne (personification of France),FINALLY a match!!!  -MM- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Maryland
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Reply To This Topic #80 Posted Apr 24, 2009, 02:46:48 am |
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Always good to put a name and ID to a piece!!
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Western Colorado
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Reply To This Topic #82 Posted Apr 24, 2009, 07:27:21 am |
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WTG Doug !!
Persistance pays again.
Well done.
Thom
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"Everybody dies"
"But not everybody lives."
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Reply To This Topic #83 Posted Apr 24, 2009, 12:15:30 pm |
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Thanks folks. I was just glad to finally have the answer. -MM- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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