I agree it looks like the top could be General and Merchant on the bottom with "AU..." in the middle. The orientation looks more like a copper seal.
Good luck!
Mo Brown


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From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY on behalf of paul courtney
Sent: Fri 9/5/2008 12:26 PM
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Subject: Re: Possible French Artifact
 
When blown up bottom looks like merc(?h) and top G..  possibly general 
merchant. Not so sure about A in AU as horozontal stem at 90 degrees to 
vertical stem on right hand side could be an H

Michelle Touton wrote:
> Here's a link that should go directly to Kevin's photos:
> http://archaeoseek.ning.com/photo/photo/listForContributor?screenName=1uwdl0uf4jw5j 
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>
> Michelle
>
> Bartoy, Kevin wrote:
>> Greetings all,
>>
>> We are seeking help to identify an artifact of possible French 
>> origin. I have posted pictures on Archaeoseek.
>> http://archaeoseek.ning.com/photo/photo/listForContributor
>>
>> If the link doesn't work, just search my photos. It is the only thing 
>> in there.
>>
>> It has lettering. But, the only visible word is "AU."
>>
>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>
>> All my best,
>>
>> Kevin.
>>
>> Kevin M. Bartoy Director of Archaeology The Hermitage, Home of 
>> President Andrew Jackson 4580 Rachel's Lane Nashville, Tennessee 
>> 37076 Phone: 615.889.2941 ext.200 Fax: 615.889.9289 
>> [log in to unmask] www.thehermitage.com Preserve, Educate and 
>> Inspire!
>>
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