Benefactor Steve Posted May 31, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted May 31, 2022 A wolf without twins, correct? Ummm, here is a coin that I once owned (I sold all of my coins a few years ago) ... a wolf and an eagle fanning the fire (pretty cool, right?) NEXT: how 'bout a bird other than an eagle 12 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted May 31, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, Steve said: A wolf without twins, correct? Ummm, here is a coin that I once owned (I sold all of my coins a few years ago) ... a wolf and an eagle fanning the fire (pretty cool, right?) NEXT: how 'bout a bird other than an eagle AWESOMENESS!!! THE Steve?? Steve, Ryan. A pleasure😃. I joined CT not long after you left. I liked every post of yours that I ever came across. That mod is a total clown. We should have everyone on here send you one coin! Then you'd be... Next: another non silver coin from Athens 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted May 31, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) Glad to see you here Steve "coin bro'" 🙂 Q Edited May 31, 2022 by Qcumbor 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted May 31, 2022 · Member Share Posted May 31, 2022 Very cool, Steve. I also own the L. Papius Celsus denarius - a very unique design. I was lucky enough to get an example with the curious technical feature of this coin - the eagle's wing goes over the dotted border. Now back to your request SELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA. Cleopatra Thea & Antiochos VIII. (126/5-121/0 BC) AE20 Antioch, Dated SE 190 = 123/2 Mint: Antioch Radiate and diademed head of Antiochos VIII right Rev: Owl standing right on fallen amphora, head facing; IE to inner right; below, PP (date, first P retrograde) and palm. Legend: BAΣΙΛIΣΣHΣ KΛEOΠATPAΣ KAI BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY SC 2263.2f. 6,66 g, 20mm Next - an owl - but not on a tetradrachm 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airhead1983 Posted May 31, 2022 · Member Share Posted May 31, 2022 26 minutes ago, Steve said: A wolf without twins, correct? Ummm, here is a coin that I once owned (I sold all of my coins a few years ago) ... a wolf and an eagle fanning the fire (pretty cool, right?) NEXT: how 'bout a bird other than an eagle It’s so good to see you again, Steve!! Erin (Johndakerftw on CT) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted May 31, 2022 · Member Share Posted May 31, 2022 Next theme is: another non silver coin from Athens - apologies, I was replying to Steve but didn't see Ryro answered before me. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furryfrog02 Posted May 31, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted May 31, 2022 48 minutes ago, Qcumbor said: FF, you're welcome home with the tadpoles, whenever you visit France 🙂 I'm pretty sure we'll find some nice and entertaining stuff for the youngsters while we sip some french wine and look at coins Q My wife has been wanting to go to France for the longest time. I'd love to take her. Now that I am starting a new job with hopefully a bit more disposable income, I can finally make that happen. Travelling with all the tadpoles would be quite the endeavor though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted May 31, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Furryfrog02 said: My wife has been wanting to go to France for the longest time. I'd love to take her. Now that I am starting a new job with hopefully a bit more disposable income, I can finally make that happen. Travelling with all the tadpoles would be quite the endeavor though. OK leave them, we'll make it with just the wine and the coins 😀 Q Edited May 31, 2022 by Qcumbor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furryfrog02 Posted May 31, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 minute ago, Qcumbor said: OK leave them, we'll make it with just the wine and the coins 😀 Q That's what retired grandparents are for right? 😛 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted May 31, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted May 31, 2022 Sure they are : that's exactly what we gonna do when the kids go to NYC next november : looking after the grand daughter Q 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alegandron Posted May 31, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Steve said: A wolf without twins, correct? Ummm, here is a coin that I once owned (I sold all of my coins a few years ago) ... a wolf and an eagle fanning the fire (pretty cool, right?) NEXT: how 'bout a bird other than an eagle 😄 😄 😄 It is one of my FAVORITES... so I bought it from him!!! The x6 Collection A menagerie of ancient animals & awesomeness L. Papius Celsus AR Denarius Obverse : Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat skin headdress.Reverse : She-wolf standing right, placing stick on fire; to right, eagle standing left, fanning flames.Date : 45 BCDiameter : 19.05 mmWeight : 4.07 gReferences : Crawford 472/1 NEXT: What @ambr0ziesaid...Next - an owl - but not on a tetradrachm Edited May 31, 2022 by Alegandron 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted May 31, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) Nice pick-up, Gandalf ... you always did have sweet coin-taste, eh? (man, I love that great animal-coin) Oh, and thanks for all of the "greetings", coin-gang ... I have lurked from afar during the past few years and I have missed all of your little faces!! (big smooch to all of my old and new coin-friends) I have also really enjoyed your coin-enthusiasm, Ryro (keep that shit up!) Edited May 31, 2022 by Steve 8 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtisimo Posted May 31, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted May 31, 2022 2 hours ago, Qcumbor said: That's an easy one Next : wolf on a RR denarius Q That’s my favorite Q Collection coin! Fantastic example. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtisimo Posted May 31, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Steve said: A wolf without twins, correct? Ummm, here is a coin that I once owned (I sold all of my coins a few years ago) ... a wolf and an eagle fanning the fire (pretty cool, right?) NEXT: how 'bout a bird other than an eagle I was so stoked to see the great x6 that I forgot there is a game going on. 🤓 GREAT to see you again Steve! ...ummm what is next? Non-silver Athens?... or a non-eagle bird? @ambr0zie? Edited May 31, 2022 by Curtisimo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alegandron Posted May 31, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted May 31, 2022 OWLS... Hard to Get:Teate Apulia 225-220 BCE AE Quincunx 12.5g 26.5mm Athena R Corinthn helmet - TIATI owl K 5 pellets - BMC HN Italy 702a SNG Cop 689 var RAREAthens Attica 454-404 BCE ARr hemidrachm 16mm 2.08g Athena frontal eye - facing Owl wings closed olive branches COP 70 SG 2528 NEXT: NON-Tet Owls 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted May 31, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 Anyone notice all the cool new emojis?! Thanks @Restitutor🥰 1 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted May 31, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 next up: Sicily! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtisimo Posted June 1, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 1, 2022 Next: Trophy! 🏆 8 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furryfrog02 Posted June 1, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 1, 2022 Holy crap! It's THE Steve. You're like a legend! Super glad you joined us 🙂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted June 1, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 Next: bad@$$ helmet 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted June 1, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 1, 2022 Bad@ss Helmet Lucius Axius L.f. Naso AR Denarius Rome mint 70 BC Diameter: 18 mm Weight: 4.04 grams Obverse: Helmeted head of Mars right, wearing crested helmet with plumes; XV¯ to left Reverse: Diana driving biga of stags right; behind, two dogs running right; below, dog running right Reference: Crawford 400/1b; Sydenham 795; Axia 2 Other: 4h … toned, banker’s mark on cheek. Rare Next => another horned-mammal example 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted June 1, 2022 · Patron Share Posted June 1, 2022 (edited) Here's my goat biga denarius. C. Renius, 138 BC. Roman AR denarius, 3.84 g, 16.3 mm, 1 h. Rome, 138 BC. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma, right; X behind. Rev: Juno in a biga of goats, right, wearing diadem and holding scepter and reins in left hand and whip in right hand; C·RENI below; ROMA in exergue. Refs: Crawford (RRC) 231/1; RSC Renia 1; Sydenham (CRR) 432; Sear (RCV) 108. And here's a not-entirely-gratuitous photo of Michelle Pfeiffer in the movie Stardust. Next: MORE goat. Edited June 1, 2022 by Roman Collector 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANTE Posted June 1, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 1, 2022 A modest goat: Next: prancing horse. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alegandron Posted June 1, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 1, 2022 RR 234-231 BCE AR Heavy Denarius - Didrachm Apollo-Horse prancing Crawford 26-1 Sear 28 Next: Standing Horse 7 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted June 1, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 next: a coin with one beautiful side 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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