Vintage Ethiopian orthodox silver neck cross made of Maria Theresa and other coins combined. *Country of Origin: Ethiopia *Dimensions: 55 x 30 mm Ethiopian Coptic Crosses, unusually named after towns or provinces of the highlands, are either cast by the lost wax method or directly cut from a Maria Theresa Dollar. In the 19th century with a ready supply of the silver coins, handmade crosses became more elaborate having complicated openwork designs or patterns endless interwoven lines…