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Ah ha! A wax seal ring!
The lower word could be MEROU??, but the lower 'leg' looks more rounded
(as a B) than the typically straight leg of most Rs (depending on font,
of course). The upper word appears to have a K in it...3rd letter
over...and it has a straight leg.
MERCU?? (Mercury?)
MEROU
MEBOU
MEBCU
?????
-----Original Message-----
From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Maureen Brown
Sent: Friday, September 05, 2008 10:54 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Possible French Artifact
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
-----Original Message-----
From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY on behalf of paul courtney
Sent: Fri 9/5/2008 12:26 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
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=1u
wdl0uf4jw5j
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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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