AncientNumis Posted May 30, 2022 · Member Share Posted May 30, 2022 (edited) So, I did a 'guess the emperor from the close up' thread and some of you enjoyed that! So, I thought, why not try it with animals on ancient coins... Some are pretty tough, but have a go 🙂, it's just a bit of fun. Whoever gets them all right first will receive eternal honour and glory! (Or, maybe not... Can't guarantee anything 😂). If this is too easy or you all love it, there may be a round 2 as well later on. And you're also welcome to post your favourite (non mythical for this thread please) animals on ancient coins in this thread as well. Good luck to all. May the best win...  1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Edited May 30, 2022 by AncientNumis 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etcherdude Posted May 30, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted May 30, 2022 3- she wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helvius Pertinax Posted May 30, 2022 · Member Share Posted May 30, 2022 Nice thread, just like the other one! Again, since i recognize almost all the coins from your YT im not gonna spoil anything haha. For animals on my ancients, ill have to go with the eagle, since its my only non - mythological animal on an ancient coin: And heres Gallienus, he sure was an animal against all these usurpers 😅 Will always stay in my top 10 of ancient chads! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtisimo Posted May 30, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted May 30, 2022 eagle lion wolf elephant eagle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientNumis Posted May 31, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 11 hours ago, Curtisimo said: eagle lion wolf elephant eagle You basically got it! Just one wrong, Boar Lion Wolf Elephant Eagle Is the correct order, the first one is from a Kyzikos Hemiobol. As you got the most, you are crowned the victor. Congrats 🎉👑 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientNumis Posted May 31, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 11 hours ago, Helvius Pertinax said: Nice thread, just like the other one! Again, since i recognize almost all the coins from your YT im not gonna spoil anything haha. For animals on my ancients, ill have to go with the eagle, since its my only non - mythological animal on an ancient coin: And heres Gallienus, he sure was an animal against all these usurpers 😅 Will always stay in my top 10 of ancient chads! Really like your eagle! I have quite a lot of eagles on Greek, Roman and Ptolemaic coins but I think yours is definitely better looking than most of mine. And, yeah, I love Gallienus too - he ruled during a crazy tough time and deserves more credit. Plus, he issued that animal series of coins which I really like so thanks Gallienus 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted June 1, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 1, 2022 Nice idea for a thread... Here's one.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientNumis Posted June 2, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) On 6/1/2022 at 10:35 AM, Spaniard said: Nice idea for a thread... Here's one.... Huh, that's a tough one. I have absolutely no clue! Is that like the full animal or part of one? If that's the whole animal, my only guess would be some really weird looking horse head???🤣 Almost looks like a Ketos to me even but that seems impossible... Dying to know what it might be! Edited June 2, 2022 by AncientNumis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted June 2, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 2, 2022 It's only the head and it has feathers..🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted June 4, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 4, 2022 It's a peacock.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANTE Posted June 4, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 4, 2022 (edited) Peacock...Didn't see that one. So the Flying Giraffe of Antioch was wrong? Here's another one: Â Â Â Edited June 4, 2022 by DANTE 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted June 4, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 4, 2022 Hmmmm...Is this just part of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANTE Posted June 4, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 4, 2022 Too difficult? They come in pairs: this animal is almost always on the reverse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kali Posted June 6, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 6, 2022 On 6/4/2022 at 11:53 AM, DANTE said: Too difficult? They come in pairs: this animal is almost always on the reverse. Â Also looks like a peacock. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted June 6, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 6, 2022 Biga of horses? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANTE Posted June 6, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 6, 2022 Sorry if it was too difficult...🤔 It was a bee... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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