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SMACKDOWN XXIV:Simpulum
Thanks to Ancientnoob for letting me host this smackdown
This is a ladle used by the priests in sacrificing to the Roman gods. It is usually found in conjunction with the lituus and a libation jug and indicates that the emperor wishes to recognize or honor the priesthood. Sometimes, this collection of objects indicates that the emperor has held or currently holds the office of PONTIFEX MAXIMVS, or chief priest
Rules:
1) At most (2) two entries per member.
2) Voting: Vote for three in order of preference, Gold (3 pts), Silver (2 pts), Bronze (1 pt).
3) Host computes the vote totals and announces the winner.
Host may enter but cannot win. Winner chooses next Smackdown subject and is the
next host unless he would like to pass the honor on to another forum member.
4) You do not have to enter a coin to vote but please do try to enter something.
5) Number of golds will be the first tie breaker. If two coins have the same score and the same number of golds the host will choose the winner.
6) Posting is open until November 17th at 3 pm Bulgarian time(GMT:2)-7am US central time, then voting will begin.
7)Enjoy! Edited by t0rress
11/12/2012 06:41 am
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United States
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Non-Competitive non-entry As I recall someone out there has a Caesar Elephant which have a enterable reverse but you should give extra credit to any entry that has a Simpulum NOT accompanied by the other items. Do not vote for my coins - I will not run the next contest if I were to win so vote for someone who wants to. My two coins show the young sons of Septimius Severus and Julia Domna. The Geta is the standard lituus, axe, jug simpulum and sprinkler. The legend says 'Son of Severus Pius Augustus'. The same type also exists for Caracalla. They are not rare. RIC 107 lists o variety of the coin for Geta also from the Laodicea mint but I have not seen it and all I have I considered to be from Rome.  My Caracalla is one step up and probably was issued to quiet the gripes of the brat who probably did not like his brother getting the same coin even though Caracalla was older and first in line. It shows lituus, apex, bucranium and simpulum with legend 'Destined to be Emperor'. While not rare, I have not seen as many nice ones of these. Many are poorly struck on small flans losing a lot of legend. You might consider paying extra for full legend coins of this series.  Those interested in more on this might enjoy: http://www.libraryofsymbolism.com/i...ntemples.pdf |
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United States
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Aww I don't think I have anything for this Smackdown...but I will vote for sure!
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United Kingdom
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Not a winner but en entry at least..... Antoninus Pius Æ As Obv:- ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head left Rev:- TR POT COS II, Knife, sprinkler, ewer, lituus, and simpulum. Minted in Rome. A.D. 140 Reference:- RIC III 704c  Relatively scarce with a left facing portrait. Martin |
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United States
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darn, I don't have one of these, but i'll watch and vote.  |
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Bulgaria
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Valued Member
Netherlands
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Carinus, Rome second emission Dec 282 RIC 157c The only member of the Carus family with such a reverse. Obv. M AVR CARINVS CAES, Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right Rev. PIETAS AVGG, sacrificial implements (sprinkler, simpulum, jug, patera, knife and lituus)  Ex. KAZ 23mm, 3.8gr, Die 180 Edited by Eddop
11/12/2012 12:13 pm
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United States
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I have a half dozen or so coins which depict a simpulum, but it is hard for me to judge which coins would be judged better. Some are rarer than others, but the coin is only in fair condition, while some are in fine condition, but not rare. In the end these are the two coins I have chosen for the SD: Coin #1 Augustus Denarius struck at Lugdunum 4-2 BC  OBV: CAESARAVGVSTVSDIVIFPATERPATRIAE - Laureate head right REV: AVGVSTIFCOSDESIGPRINCIVVENT Exe: CLCAESARES - Gaius and Lucius standing front, each with a hand resting on a round shield, a spear, and in field above, a simpulum left and lituus right 3.5g, 18mm Coin #2 Geta Billon Denarius struck at Rome 198-200 AD  OBV: L SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES, draped bust right REV: SEVERI PII AVG FIL, priestly implements: lituus, knife, jug, simpulum, & sprinkler 2.7g, 17mm |
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I thought I had one, but I wasn't able to find it so it looks like I'm out on this smackdown.
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Pillar of the Community
Bulgaria
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Nice coins JW/Bing especially Augustus
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Valued Member
Spain
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Were going to upload the denarius of Augustus,but better not to repeat it ... The tipical of J.Cesar..   RSC 49 sear5 #1399 Julius Caesar. 49-48 BC. AR Denarius. CAESAR in exergue, elephant right, trampling on serpent / Simpulum, sprinkler, axe and priest's hat. Cr443/1; Syd 1006; BMCRR (Gaul) 27. Tipical Saloninus....  RIC 9 Sear'88 #3080 Saloninus AR Antoninianus. Colonia Agrippenensium mint. SALON VALERIANVS CAES, radiate draped bust right / PIETAS AVG, sacrificial implements. RIC 9, RSC 41; Sear5 10767 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
549 Posts |
 Julius Caesar, struck 49-48 BC at a mint moving with Caesar. The famous elephant obverse with CAESAR bold below. Caesar was Pontifex Maximus and these are the implements of office: simpulum, sprinkler, ax, and apex (priest's helmet). Sear 1399. Crawford 443. |
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United States
549 Posts |
coin #2  Nerva, struck Sept. 19, 97 to Jan. 1, 98. Nerva has an impressive nose! COS III PATER PATRIAE Consul for the third time, Father of his Country. priestly implements: simpulum, sprinker, euer (jug) and lituus. Sear 3032. RIC 34. |
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United States
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Very nice Caesar coin, Augustus1. I read somewhere that the snake on the obverse symbolized Caesar's enemy Pompey. But I have also read that the coin symbolized good over evil and Caesar's victory over the Gauls. I'm more inclined to believe it was Caesar's way of getting to Pompey. Your coin is one of the best I've seen.
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United States
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And another beauty. Nerva sure had a "Roman nose". Fantastic coin!
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