Handmade 18k Gold Coin Pendant, 1930s

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Handcrafted 18-karat gold coin pendant from around 1930. It weighs 12.7 grams and measures 2.7 cm. It is made of … Read more Handcrafted 18-karat gold coin pendant from around 1930. It weighs 12.7 grams and measures 2.7 cm. It is made of 18-karat yellow gold. The price of 18k gold is around €129, meaning that the 12 grams of gold in the coin alone are worth approximately €1,550, without taking into account the piece’s age, historical value, and other factors\. A pure gold pendant featuring the cross of the order of christ and the inscription “in hoc signo vinces.” it is a famous latin phrase attributed to the roman emperor constantine i before the battle of the milvian bridge in 312 ad. According to legend, constantine saw a cross in the sky with these words, which led him to convert to christianity and to victory in the battle. Jerusalem cross: also known as the crusader cross, it is a christian symbol dating back to the middle ages. It consists of a large central greek cross surrounded by four smaller greek crosses, one in each quadrant. It symbolizes the five wounds of christ or the four evangelists with christ at the center. It is often associated with the kingdom of jerusalem and the ideals of the crusades. Three-leaf clover: traditionally, st. Patrick used the three-leaf clover to explain the concept of the holy trinity (father, son, and holy spirit). It is also commonly associated with the virtues of faith, hope, and love. Taken together, the pendant is an amulet or piece of jewelry that expresses deep christian devotion, combining traditional symbols of faith. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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