1ST-CLASS RELIC OF POPE PIUS X HOUSED IN .800 SILVER THECA WITH COA

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Religious first-glass (ex carne) relic of Pope Pius X (born Guiseppe Melchiorre Sarto, Italian, 1835-1914), housed in an .800 silver theca reliquary with openwork scalloped border, red wax seal with the Cardinal Clemente Micara coat of arms verso, marked 800, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by Cardinal Clemente Micara, Divine Mercy Bishop of Veliterno, certificate dated 20 May 1959, theca: approx 1 1/8"diam, 5.3 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**

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