Benefactor robinjojo Posted June 12, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 12, 2023 This is a coin that arrived just today, from CNG. Overall in nice grade, there is a little crudeness on the reverse. Seeing these two guys seated on the same coin for over 1,500 years I decided that they needed a change of scenery, and what better than the New York subway system! Leo IV the Khazar and, Constantine VI, Constantinople, AE follis, 775-780 AD. From CNG E-Auction 539, lot 825. Ex Gasvoda Collection. Sear 1587 4.71 grams Leo IV and Constantine VI enthroned facing, each wearing crown and chlamys; cross above / Crowned facing busts of Leo III and Constantine V, each wearing loros, set on horizontal bar; cross above, three pellets flanking; below, large M; X - N across lower field; A. Any Leo IV and Constantine VI coins to share? 6 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted June 12, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 12, 2023 11 minutes ago, robinjojo said: This is a coin that arrived just today, from CNG. Overall in nice grade, there is a little crudeness on the reverse. Seeing these two guys seated on the same coin for over 1,500 years I decided that they needed a change of scenery, and what better than the New York subway system! Leo IV the Khazar and, Constantine VI, Constantinople, AE follis, 775-780 AD. From CNG E-Auction 539, lot 825. Ex Gasvoda Collection. Sear 1587 4.71 grams Leo IV and Constantine VI enthroned facing, each wearing crown and chlamys; cross above / Crowned facing busts of Leo III and Constantine V, each wearing loros, set on horizontal bar; cross above, three pellets flanking; below, large M; X - N across lower field; A. Any Leo IV and Constantine VI coins to share? As a New Yorker, I can asssure you that nobody would give them a second glance if they appeared like that sitting in a subway car. We've all seen way stranger things. 4 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor robinjojo Posted June 12, 2023 · Benefactor Author Benefactor Share Posted June 12, 2023 2 hours ago, DonnaML said: As a New Yorker, I can asssure you that nobody would give them a second glance if they appeared like that sitting in a subway car. We've all seen way stranger things. This is my favorite New Yorker cover print, 1994, signed by Edward Sorel. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted June 13, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 13, 2023 (edited) Speaking of blasé New Yorkers, this Charles Addams cartoon portrays some of them. Scenes like this may draw a crowd, but they don't seem too upset! It's supposed to have been one of his favorites. Edited June 13, 2023 by DonnaML 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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