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ETHIOPIAN COPTIC CROSS CUT FROM AUSTRIAN COIN.

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Chain: Sterling Silver Chain - 20" Length. Metal: Coin Silver. Sizes: 1.75" Tall X 1.5" Wide. An Historic Relic, This Ethiopian Cross Was Cut From A Coin Known As A Silver Thaler. Minted In Austria From 1780, The Coin Features Maria Theresa, Empress Of Austria And Mother Of Marie Antionette. Because Of Its Uniform Weight And Purity This Was The Most Widely Traded Coin In Northern Africa For More Than 150 Years. Many Of These Coins Were Melted Down To Make Jewelry In Ethiopia, Including Other Antique Coptic Christian Crosses. The Cross Dates From The 1840-1900 Era. Comes Complete With A 20" Sterling Silver Necklace Along With A Certificate Of Authenticity And Descriptive Brochure About This Fantastic Relic.

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