1st-Class Relic Of Saint Augustin Kazotic In Gilt-Metal Theca Reliquary

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Religious first-class relic of Saint Augustin Kazotic (Bishop of Lucera, Croatian prelate and member of the Order of Preachers, 1260-1323), housed in a gold-tone metal theca reliquary, with scalloped border, red wax seal with the issuing Catholic authority's coat of arms verso, seal possibly depicting Saint Anthony of Padua, theca: approx 1.25"diam, 8.9 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