First-class (ex carne) religious relic of Pope Pius X, housed in .800 gilt silver theca reliquary, with pierced filigree border, red wax seal with the Postulator of the Canonization of Saint Pius X coat of arms verso, further encased in a gilt metal cross-form altar reliquary, with radiating foliate rays, rising on circular foot, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by the Postulator of the Cause of Canonization of Saint Pius X, Supreme Pontiff, certificate dated June 3rd, 1951, theca hallmarked 800 with additional partially-obliterated mark verso, theca: approx 2 7/8"diam, overall: approx 9.5"h, 5.5"w, 3.5"d, 427.2 grams (inclusive of all materials) **NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE**

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