F:1951.184
1755 and just the cross and H of the IHS is carved on the reverse. Also can be seen a hatched design on the reverse of the arms.
F:1979.34
1822 and a H and a cross from the IHS are carved on the reverse.
F:1961.4
1704 and IHS are carved into the back. This may be the earliest known date for a penal cross.
F:1934.9
INRI and 1713 and IHS are carved into the back. There are also three nails and two five-lashed scourges.
F:1932.92
1747 is the date for this cross but it appears on the front, not the reverse.
F:1932.96
1860 and IHS are the only carvings on the back of this cross.
F:1941.639
1810 and IHS are carved into the back. There are also three nails and two three-lashed scourges.
F:1932.95
1721 and IHS are carved into the back. There are also three nails and four three-lashed scourges.
F:L1931.22
1724 and IHS are carved into the back.
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