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James Avery Retired Heavy Evangelists Cross Pendant Matthew Mark Luke John Coin

   Beautiful heavy, retired piece with lots of detailing and lovely oxidation. It features the four evangelists-Matthew represented by a man, Mark by a lion, Luke by a calf, and John by an eagle. The symbols have haloes and wings. These are historic symbolic portrayals dating back to the 2nd century! A really unique piece, and hefty too, weighing 18 grams. It measures 1.25 across. Uncut loop with generous opening for thicker chains. The style is similar to the Pieces of Eight, a retired Spanish coin, however, unlike that piece, this one is intended to be a cross and religious piece. ...
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