🥇 BANNER MINERVA - Roman Goddess of War - ****UPDATE 4/24/09****

[ModernMiner]

Today I dug up this oval piece at the 1830's property. It is some sort of silver plated metal, and is about 2" tall. The back is hollow (follows the contour of the front). Looks like a lady wearing armor and a winged helmet. Lady Mercury?
Any idea age, what this was, or who that is supposed to be on the front?
Should make a nice display piece.
Thank you,
MM

 

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[mojjax]

Re: Lady Mercury?

Sweet stuff ! Art Nouveau for sure ! 1880's

 

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[Mainedigger]

Re: Lady Mercury?

Here is an image of Minerva that the Republic of Minerva used on its coinage in 1973.....and I forgot to add...awesome find, it will be interesting to find out exactly who it is, but regardless of who, it is a fantastic find...congrats!!!!

 

[TN-Joe]

Re: Lady Mercury?

Dang Doug,
I was fixing to offer you a dollar for it, then bam-banner. Well ill have to rob the piggy bank, and see how much is in it..lol
Super nice find. Your Dad directed you to it, I am sure.
It sure adds to your womanly collection.lol
Tennessee Joe

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Lady Mercury?

Dang Doug,
I was fixing to offer you a dollar for it, then bam-banner. Well ill have to rob the piggy bank, and see how much is in it..lol
Super nice find. Your Dad directed you to it, I am sure.
It sure adds to your womanly collection.lol
Tennessee Joe

A dollar? Maybe a pack of Mike's Hard Lemonade and I'll think about it.
This piece will go great with my new evening gown and Wonder Bra.
Sounds like you have a great sense of humor too. Glad to see that.
-MM-

 

[TeddyB1967]

Re: Lady Mercury?

Here is a link to a Message Forum on Mythology. Maybe someone there can help indentify who it is for you.

http://www.mythography.com/forums/index.php

It's really cool regardless of who it is, Congrats on ur find.

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Lady Mercury?

Here is a link to a Message Forum on Mythology. Maybe someone there can help indentify who it is for you.

http://www.mythography.com/forums/index.php

It's really cool regardless of who it is, Congrats on ur find.

Thanks Teddy.
Great idea.
-MM-

 

[Michiganne]

Re: Lady Mercury?

Very nice relic, MM! WTG on making the Banner!

You give me hope that maybe my old farm house may be harboring more than just 22 shell casings. Keep digging!

 

[Evolution]

Re: Lady Mercury?

Congrats on making the banner Doug. You made me proud!!! Good luck in 2008.

 

[cival war hunter 2 !]

Re: Lady Mercury?

Nice find, sorry can't help i don't no what it is.

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Lady Mercury?

Congrats on making the banner Doug. You made me proud!!! Good luck in 2008.

Thanks Buddy.
-MM-

 

[Angelo]

Re: Lady Mercury?

Joan of Arc??

Tony

 

[desertfox]

Re: Lady Mercury?

Doug, who ever she is she's one beautiful lady and a keeper for sure! Congrats on making the Banner. Oh, and your dad, he knows where to have you look. Keep the faith and keep talking with him! HH

Desertfox

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Lady Mercury?

Doug, who ever she is she's one beautiful lady and a keeper for sure! Congrats on making the Banner. Oh, and your dad, he knows where to have you look. Keep the faith and keep talking with him! HH

Desertfox

Thanks DF. He's with me always I think.
-Doug-

 

[Eu_citzen]

Re: Lady Mercury?

Joan of Arc??

Tony

Nope Joan d'Arc has no wings on her helmet either.
Nice find MM.

 

[Ricardo_NY1]

Re: MINERVA (?) - Roman Goddess of War - 1800's piece

Wow Doug, that is an awesome piece.................just beautiful man. All three are excellent.........I really like the first and third. That is something I'd be looking at all day after bringing 'em home. Super big CONGRATS to you.

 

[B|lker]

Re: MINERVA (?) - Roman Goddess of War - 1800's piece

I spent 5 minutes reading everyones replys / Awsome find Doug.
I probably walked right over it

 

[Tricia]

Re: MINERVA (?) - Roman Goddess of War - 1800's piece

Winged Phrygian, right. This resembles the winged helmet worn by the goddess Roma on many Roman Republican coins of the 2nd century BC.

whoops...where'd the picture go. Anyway it was a winged helmet as worm by Roma.

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: MINERVA (?) - Roman Goddess of War - 1800's piece

I spent 5 minutes reading everyones replys / Awsome find Doug.
I probably walked right over it

It was close to the abandoned well by the circle of rocks. Remember where the old kitchen used to sit? Right there.
-MM-

 

[Tricia]

Re: MINERVA (?) - Roman Goddess of War - 1800's piece

http://www.crossjewelers.com/new/goddess.htm

This looks like what you've found too.

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: MINERVA (?) - Roman Goddess of War - 1800's piece

http://www.crossjewelers.com/new/goddess.htm

This looks like what you've found too.

Tricia,
That face of Athena looks very close to my piece. I wish mine were GOLD.
Thanks,
MM