1st-Class Relic Of Pope Pius V In Altar Reliquary With Coa

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First-class (ex ossibus) relic of Pope Pius V (born Antonio Ghislieri, also known as Michele Ghislieri, Italian, 1504-1572), notable for his role in standardizing the Tridentine Mass with his publication of the Roman Missal, housed in a gold-tone metal theca reliquary, further encased in a gilt-metal altar reliquary, with cross-form finial and pierced scrollwork frame, enclosing foliate wreath, on knopped standard and circular foot, red wax seal with the coat of arms of Vatican city at verso of theca, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by Our Lord the Pope, Vicar General of the Roman Curia and his District Judge Ordinary, certificate dated March 21, 1979, theca: approx 1.25"diam, altar reliquary: approx 7.5"h, 4"w, 3"d, 318.1 grams (inclusive of all materials) Provenance: from the extensive collection of a long-time contributor of relics, Catholic church goods, and liturgical antiques NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE. STANDARD TREATMENTS ASSUMED ON ALL COLORED STONES