Ancient Aussie

Brilliant portrait, and terrific perspective. Thanks for sharing.

Claudius I (AD 41-54). AR cistophorusClaudius I (AD 41-54). AR cistophorus (10.8gm,26mm, 6h). NGC Fine. Ephesus, ca. AD 41-42. TI CLAVD-CAES AVG, bare head of Claudius I left / DIAN-EPHE, tetrastyle temple with three steps containing central standing figure of Diana Ephesia, polos on head and fillets hanging from wrists; shield, altars, two stags and figures in pediment. RIC I 118.

Here's another token , one of my favorite places in UK last time I visited Bath, I couldn't think of a better souvenir than this and my picture of the Pump room/entrance... Somersetshire Bath Conder Halfpenny D&H 64 • Obv: Shield of Arms of the City of Bath • Rev: View of New Rooms, Bath • Edge: Plain, circa 1795. DH.Somerset.116.005.jfif

Certainly do by the look of yours, very nice indeed.

In my book Hippocamp's are right up there with architecture, great coin.

Never been too keen on very small coinage like most I suspect who like them big and bold, although this little gem fascinates me in as much as the work and skill levels needed to engrave these dies and produce such an intriqute design, although I would have liked the celator to put a bit more work in etching out the bricks in the walls LOL. 😉 SIDON, PHOENICIA AR silver 1/16th shekel. Late 5th to early 4th century BC. Galley with oars, rudder and row of shields to left in front of city’s fortifications with three towers. Reverse - Archer standing right drawing bow. SNG COP. 193. 8mm, 0.7g