2nd-Class Relic Of ST. Peter The Apostle In Locket Reliquary With Coa

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Religious second-class (ex altari) relic from the altar of Saint Peter the Apostle, housed in a .800 silver metal locket reliquary, red wax seal with the Cardinal Luigi Traglia coat of arms verso, on serpentine chain, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by Cardinal Luigi Traglia, Alosius Title of St. Andrew of the Valley, Pope's Vicar General of the Roman Curia and its District Judge Ordinary, certificate dated 20 July, 1966, theca: approx 0.75"diam, necklace: approx 10.75"l, 27.5 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