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Bosnian Folk Coin Pendant

Posted by Lynn Ardent on April 6, 2015 at 2:48pm

This is a Bosnian pendant with filigree, glass jewels, and a gilded coin dated 1841. Probably 19th century. Photo of the back in the comments.

Comments

Lynn Ardent April 6, 2015 at 2:51pm

Photo of the back. I love looking at the back on these pieces, as you can see the spiderweb fineness of the filigree clearly.
Mustafa J. Salem April 6, 2015 at 6:18pm

Fantastic craft of filigree. Very nice piece Lynn, thanks for posting it
Sami Yousef April 6, 2015 at 8:01pm

Beautiful pendant Lynn. I just love it when coins are used in jewelry, it tells us a lot. Do you happen to know anything about the coin? I tried figuring out where its from but couldnt.Br
Peter Hoesli April 6, 2015 at 8:28pm

Dear Lynn; This is indeed a lovely piece. Very similar to the ones from Bulgaria. With kind regards. Peter
Lynn Ardent April 6, 2015 at 8:49pm

Thank you Mustafa, Sami, and Peter. Sami, I believe this is a 20 kreuzer coin of Ferdinand I of Austria. I also love it when coins are used in jewelry.
Violet December 11, 2022 at 4:39am

Hi ! Would you consider selling this piece ?