Finally! Some gold!

[Steve in PR]

It's been 5 weeks since I saw any glitter in the bottom of my scoop. I was starting to think that I had lost the Midas touch.

The medallion of Saint Lazarus is 14 Kt. I found it first, then, just 5 feet away, I found the 14Kt chain that probably held it. The chain broke and you might be able to see a small ring at the bottom right side that I think they used to join it together. That was not strong enough.

Total value is $243 of pure gold at today's market price of $586 an ounce.

Just a little info on Lazarus:

There are at least two different Lazaruses in Christian tradition. One was Lazarus from Betania, who was resurrected by Christ according to the Gospel of John. Another Lazarus was a poor leper, assisted only by dogs that used to lick his sores. Lazarus' antipode was a rich man caring for nothing but his own pleasure. After they both died, according to the Gospel of Luke, the rich man suffered terrible torments, while Lazarus enjoyed being at Abraham's side. It was this second Lazarus who shaped the cult of the saint venerated for protection against leprosy. An order founded in the 12th century was named after him that provided nursing care for lepers, and the late-- medieval quarantine hospitals were named "Lazarettes" (although they were not intended for lepers, but mainly for those infected by the plague)

[JoAnne]

I learn something new every day. Thanks for today's lesson. JoAnne

[leslie(nova scotia)]

From the land ofthe Bluenose...as Robin would say to Batman....holy gold batman...good find!

[JohnWPA]

Steve....I was wondering when you were going to start showing us more Gold again.....nice find and well said!!!

John

[huggie]

WTG,that is a fantastic find.