1st-Class Relic Of ST. Augustine In Gilt .800 Silver Theca With Coa

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Religious first-class (ex ossibus) relic of Saint Augustine (Bishop of Hippo, Theologian, Confessor, and Doctor of the Church, Italian, 354-430), housed in a gilt .800 silver theca reliquary, with filigree scrollwork and bezel-set cabochons, marked .800 with partially obliterated mark to reverse, red wax seal with Joseph Placidus Nicolini's coat of arms verso, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by Joseph Placidus Nicolini, Bishop of Assisi, certificate dated 5 April 1960, theca: approx 1 5/8"diam, 8 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