Julius Germanicus Posted January 12, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 12, 2023 This post was recognized by Restitutor! Julius Germanicus was awarded the badge 'Great Content' The now lost triumphal arch dedicated to the Emperor Nero was erected in the years between AD 58 and 62 at Rome and was designed to commemorate victories won by Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo in Parthia (Tacitus Annales 13.41, 15.18). Located on the slope of the Capitoline Hill in a locality referred to as inter duos lucos, the arch likely was destroyed soon after Nero's death in A.D. 68 known but is known from coin representations, in which it appears as an arch with a single bay surmounted by a quadriga. An artist's impression by Gereth Harney.: My Arch is in 1:50 scale and seen here together with a 1:150 miniature version: Sadly I do not have an example of the Sestertius showing this arch yet, but maybe someone here can show theirs! 25 1 1 1 4 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted January 12, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 12, 2023 One word: fantastic! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted January 12, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 12, 2023 Really nice work by the Lego master!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ominus1 Posted January 12, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 12, 2023 kool!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeandAcre Posted January 12, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 12, 2023 Wow, @Julius Germanicus, dare I say it, you're actually outdoing yourself!!! This is genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor LONGINUS Posted January 12, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 12, 2023 I love your LEGO creations, @Julius Germanicus ! I know what must go into these. It’s a passion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted January 12, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 12, 2023 @Julius Germanicus..Brilliant! Lovely portrayal!...It must be a very relaxing hobby to have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted January 13, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 13, 2023 RIC I 433 (Lugdunum). My Perinthus example isn't photographed. That's another fine Lego portrayal! 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor kirispupis Posted January 13, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 13, 2023 Very cool. Are those Ninjago swords holding up the chains? 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limes Posted January 13, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 13, 2023 Again, an amazing creation. I wish I had a Nero arch to share, but I dont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotwheelsearl Posted January 13, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 13, 2023 Gorgeous. What is the purpose of the chain across the archway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Germanicus Posted January 16, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 On 1/14/2023 at 12:35 AM, hotwheelsearl said: Gorgeous. What is the purpose of the chain across the archway? I have no idea and there is no written record, but as it is visible on every single well preserved Sestertius of this type, like on this specimen (sold by Roma Numismatics for 15.000 GBP), there must have been some importance to it. As far as I know, there is nothing similar to be seen on any other depictions of triumphal arches by other emperors. Or could this be some kind of decorative flower chain mounted just for the occasion for the inauguration of the monument? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotwheelsearl Posted January 16, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Julius Germanicus said: I have no idea and there is no written record, but as it is visible on every single well preserved Sestertius of this type, like on this specimen (sold by Roma Numismatics for 15.000 GBP), there must have been some importance to it. As far as I know, there is nothing similar to be seen on any other depictions of triumphal arches by other emperors. Or could this be some kind of decorative flower chain mounted just for the occasion for the inauguration of the monument? Amazing! Sure looks like a temporary, plant swag. So neat, and amazing attention to detail on your part! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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