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Ornate gold crucifix, small but heavy. Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

Currency:USD Category:Artifacts / Shipwreck Artifacts Start Price:5,000.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,500.00 USD
Ornate gold crucifix, small but heavy. Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida
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Ornate gold crucifix, small but heavy. 24.47 grams, 1" x 1-3/4". Thick and heavy arms for their size (about 5mm to a side) with deep grooves at ends, separately-cast Jesus figure placed on top, plaque above (but no INRI) and space below where skull and crossbones (Golgotha) were removed, loop and jump-ring at top, intricate sunburst designs engraved on back, choice condition with bits of white coral in crevices. From the Corrigans site, with certificate. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida