Prieure de Sion Posted June 14, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 14, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, TuckHard said: Next: another coin related to drinking (or music) Drink? What could be more fitting than Dionysus himself. Here with a kantharos that seems to fall out of his hand. I think the good man has had enough to drink. Next: I would like to see a reverse with a party, celebration or something like that please. Edited June 14, 2022 by Prieure de Sion 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted June 14, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 Next: weird imagery 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted June 14, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 14, 2022 Ok, sorry, then I would like to do it again. And I hope I have translated "weird imagery" correctly for me. Here is a strange picture of a... of a... yes what is it - on the back of this Macrinus tetradrachm. Some say it's a horned lion with wings. But it only has two legs. Others say it is a griffin. But we don't know exactly. It doesn't really look like any animal. But there is also no similar statue that could be identified with it. Perhaps it will always remain a mystery. I don't want to take away anyone's wish, so I wish again for a "weird imagery". 9 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted June 14, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 Baby cupids trying to fly a biga is a pretty weird scene: Next: something funny or silly on a coin 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted June 14, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 14, 2022 Always thought this engraver was an ex dairy farmer... Next....His capturer 9 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted June 14, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 14, 2022 Is it just me, or there is an athenian owl on the reverse of this coin ? Q 4 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted June 14, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 14, 2022 (edited) You see what you want to see… but damned - now I see that too and can’t get the owl out of my head 😄 Edited June 14, 2022 by Prieure de Sion 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alegandron Posted June 14, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Spaniard said: Next....His capturer SHAPUR ISasanian Shapur I 240-272 CE AE Tetradrachm 10.78g 27mm Ctesiphon mint phase 1a mural crown korymbos - fire altar type 2 SNS IIa1-1a Next: Pig 9 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alegandron Posted June 14, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 14, 2022 32 minutes ago, Qcumbor said: Is it just me, or there is an athenian owl on the reverse of this coin ? Q Agreed! You win the Booby-Prize for spotting the Booby-Eyes! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted June 14, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 14, 2022 Titus AD 79-81. Rome. Denarius AR /20 mm., 2,43 g. T CAESAR VESPASIANVS, head of Titus, laureate, right / IMP XIII, sow left, with three piglets. RIC II Vespasian 986 Next - another domestic animal. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted June 14, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 14, 2022 (edited) - another domestic animal (ummm, it's a dog) Next => a Rooster Edited June 14, 2022 by Steve 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted June 14, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, Steve said: - another domestic animal (ummm, it's a dog) Next => a Rooster Plenty of cocks in my collection, but no rooster. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alegandron Posted June 14, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 14, 2022 (edited) ROOSTERCampania Cales 256-240 BC AE 18 Athena Cock Star Next: Another Rooster since mine is pretty grody... Edited June 14, 2022 by Alegandron 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted June 14, 2022 · Patron Share Posted June 14, 2022 Pseudo-autonomous. Roman provincial Æ 13 mm, 1.2 g. Antioch, Pisidia, time of Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161. Obv: ANTIOCH, draped bust of Mercury/Hermes (head assimilated to portrait of Marcus Aurelius as Caesar), left; to right, caduceus. Rev: COLONI, chicken walking right. Refs: RPC IV.3, 7350 (temporary); BMC 19.176,1 (pl. XXXI, 1); SNG von Aulock 4916; Krzyżanowska 140–1, VII.7–9; cf. SNG BN 1067.Next: Antioch in Pisidia! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted June 14, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 PISIDIA, Selge, AE11 1.70g Obv: Circular shield of simplified Macedonian type with three crescents Rev: Σ-Ε; Spearhead within border of dots Ref: SNG von Aulock #5297, BMC 61-65, SNG Copenhagen 255 Next: anything Macedonian 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted June 14, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 14, 2022 (edited) Caracalla from Antiochia Pisidia. My wish was a coin from another Antiochia … from Antiochia ad Orontem. Edit. Oh sorry my mistake - I am too late! Please ignore my posting & wish. Admins please delete my posting. Mea culpa, mea culpa maxime! Edited June 14, 2022 by Prieure de Sion 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted June 15, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 15, 2022 (edited) ... Macedonian MACEDON, Mende. AR Hemiobol (below) Circa 460-423 BC Diameter: 8 mm Weight: 0.33 grams Obverse: Forepart of ass right Reverse: Kantharos within incuse square Reference: AMNG III/2, 18; HGC 3.1, 566 Other: 11h … NGC photo certified XF, Strike: 5/5; Surface: 3/5 (whatever that's worth, eh?) Ex-stevex6 Next => another 1/2-ass ... ah, what the hell, 1/2-assed or even a total fricken ass!! ... geesh ... okay, or a Kantharos!! (or even 1/2 a Kantharos) Edited June 15, 2022 by Steve 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulla80 Posted June 15, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 15, 2022 20 minutes ago, Steve said: Next => another 1/2-ass ... ah, what the hell, 1/2-assed or even a total fricken ass!! ... geesh ... okay, or a Kantharos!! (or even 1/2 a Kantharos) I don't have a hemi-Kantharos, but I do have a hemi-drachm with a kantharos on it....more on this coin: Boeotian Federal Coinage. Next: another shield (boeotian, gallic, macedonian, roman, ...) 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted June 15, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 15, 2022 (edited) Next: another shield (boeotian, gallic, macedonian, roman, ...) Great coin, Sulla ... oh, and thanks for the easy lay-up (I went for a bunch of Boeotian shields) Boeotia, Thebes AR Stater (below) Date: 363-338 BC Diameter: 21.5 mm Weight: 11.8 grams Obverse: Boeotian shield Reverse: Amphora, KA-LLI across field; all within incuse concave circle Reference: BCD Boiotia 555 Ex-stevex6 BOEOTIA, Federal Coinage. AR Hemidrachm (below) Circa 395-340 BC Diameter: 15 mm Weight: 2.61 grams Obverse: Boeotian shield Reverse: Kantharos; above, club right; BO-I across lower field; to lower right, vertical crescent facing left; all within concave circle Reference: BCD Boiotia 40; HGC 4, 1166 Other: darkly toned, die break and a couple scratches under tone on obverse. Struck on a broad flan Ex-stevex6 Boeotia, Thebes, AR tetartemorion (below) Ca. 405-395 BC Diameter: 7 mm Weight: 0.18 grams Obverse: Boeotian shield Reverse: Θ-Ε, grape bunch on vine Reference: BCD Boiotia 466; SNG Copenhagen 294-5 Other: Toned … Rare Ex-stevex6 BOEOTIA, Tanagra. AR Obol (below) Early-mid 4th century BC Diameter: 11.5 mm Weight: 0.83 grams Obverse: Boeotian shield Reverse: Forepart of horse right; Τ above, Α before; all within incuse flat circle with curved edge Reference: BCD Boiotia 291 (this coin); HGC 4, 1292 Other: even grey tone, small flan split, light porosity Ex-stevex6 … Ex BCD Collection Next => a shield other than a Boeotian shield Hi Edited June 15, 2022 by Steve 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted June 15, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 Ummmm: next: Antigonos II 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuckHard Posted June 15, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 15, 2022 6 hours Le Dynasty of Dai Viet (Vietnam) Issued under Emperor Lê Thánh Tông 1470-1497 ADAE Cash | 3.65 grams | 24mm wide Obv: Hong Duc Thong Bao Rev: Blank Ex. Scott Semans Ref: Burger #36.1, see this coin on Zeno, Z#294802 Next: another 15th century coin 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted June 15, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 15, 2022 29 minutes ago, TuckHard said: Next: another 15th century coin Wrocław (Breslau), under Sigismund of Luxemburg (r. 1419–1437 AD), AR heller, after 1422 AD, Wrocław mint. Obv: head of John the Baptist facing slightly l.; within circle; around: M-W-M-W. Rev: crowned Silesian lion l.; star in field below. 11mm, 0.30g. Ref: Saurma 67, Friedensburger 554. Next: A Saint 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted June 15, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 15, 2022 (edited) Saint Helena is celebrated on both Eastern and Western churches (just checked as I wasn't sure about Western) Helena. Augusta AD 324-330. Antioch Follis Æ 19 mm, 3,71 g From the Tareq Hani collection RIC VII Antioch 82 Date Range: AD 327 - AD 329 Obv: FL HELENA – AVGVSTA, bust of Helena, wearing necklace and mantle, right / Rev: SECVRITAS – REIPVBLICE, Securitas, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand. MintMark: -/-//•SMANTS Next - 4th century empress. Edited June 15, 2022 by ambr0zie 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted June 15, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 15, 2022 Galeria Valeria AD 305-311, AE follis of Thessalonica. 27.63mm/ 5.79 grams Obverse > GAL VALE-RIA AVG, Diademed bust facing, head right, hair weaved in rows and curled around side of head at base of neck, wearing embroidered robes with two necklaces. Reverse > VENERI V-ICTRICI,Venus standing facing, head left, apple in uplifted right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder with left hand. Star in left field,Gamma in right field. Mintmark > dot SM dot TS dot. RIC VI #36 Thessalonica ; Officina 3, AD December 308- May 310. Next....3rd century Empress. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted June 15, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 15, 2022 7 minutes ago, Spaniard said: Next....3rd century Empress. Plautilla as Augusta. I like this coin. It already has something of a comic in its depiction. And Caracalla, who looks like a skeleton. I would like to see an "unhappy" lady of the Roman Empire. A tragic figure, perhaps. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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