What Is It Truly Worth? True Cross Relic with 1862 Ecclesiastical COA Appraised at $15,000

At DJR Authentication, we recently appraised and listed a sacred devotional artifact: a 19th-century Neo-Gothic brass reliquary containing a relic of the True Cross (Ex Lignum Crucis). This piece is authenticated with an original 1862 ecclesiastical certificate signed under the authority of Cardinal Engelbert Sterckx and bears an intact red wax seal and silk threads.

Appraisal Summary:

✓ 15.5" tall hand-cast brass cruciform reliquary
✓ True Cross relic secured with silk threads
✓ 1862 Certificate of Authenticity from Belgium
✓ Intact ecclesiastical red wax seal matching COA
✓ Appraised Value: $15,000
✓ Now listed at: djrpro.com/vault

This artifact is not only steeped in Catholic tradition—it represents one of the highest forms of 19th-century ecclesiastical craftsmanship and documentation. The presence of the COA, seal, and red threads ensures its authenticity and spiritual reverence.

Why Religious Artifact Appraisal Matters:

✓ Many relics are misattributed or lack documentation
✓ Ecclesiastical seals and papal or episcopal COAs greatly affect value
✓ Items used in veneration must remain intact to retain provenance
✓ Institutions, churches, and collectors require verified documentation for acquisition

If you own a historical religious item, signed letter, or devotional piece, we encourage you to submit it for a professional valuation or authentication review.

Start now at djrpro.com