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I see, thanks JW  Difficult subject to police on a family friendly ancient coin forum, well all know how much the ancients (particularly the Greeks) enjoyed a good nude  Guess I'll shelve my proposed new thread on 'Spintria tokens - I'll show you mine if you show me yours'. |
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When I was playing defense attorney for steve6x, that was one of my arguments. Should we not show things like Spintria tokens because they are too graphic for some people's taste?
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The Greeks/Romans did love a nude (and nothing wrong with that in my opinion since the human body is only natural; I find it strange how American culture is so prudish with regards to nudity yet so accepting of violence which is almost the opposite of English culture...I deviate)
In general Roman/Greek culture was viceral and coarse, I was watching the show "Sparticus; Blood and Sand" and while I am accepting of swearing, sex and violence on TV I was surprised how far they went in order to depict the nature of ancient culture.
Anyway Steve I am sure you will receive a warm welcome when you return and have something new to show us so keep your chin up old bean!
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I'm a YN.
My opinion is that if it is classical and displays nudity, it doesn't matter... Stop being so scared of human bodies and violence!
Can't wait till you're back Steve!
Windchild
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Wow, I spaced it, I didn't realize that stevex6 is in time out. Looking forward to seeing you back soon.
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Quote:
I was watching the show "Sparticus; Blood and Sand" I've seen it too (and Gods of the Arena and half of Vengeance before my free Starz subscription ended  ). Great series. Edited by VisigothKing
11/22/2012 11:02 pm
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I liked the series as well. The last season is coming out soon!! I can't wait for the ending.
I took some snaps of the coins that were used as props on the show. I may start a thread later on to see if anyone knows what coins they were supposed to be modeled after. Assuming that no one minds.
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Only one coin SULLA...   |
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This coin,as you may recall, had to be stripped of some sort of paint or varnish about a year ago. It is slowly starting to regain a patina.  AEOLIS, Myrina, 2nd,Century BC. Head of Athena r. in crested helmet ornamented with griffin MY-PI either side of amphora. AE 16mm, 3.9g  Constantine I CONSTAN-TINVS AVG / BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS VO-TIS-XX Trier, dot STR dot RIC VII 368, 322-323 AD 18mm, 2.7g Edited by Doucet
11/23/2012 2:31 pm
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Doucet- I love that coin #1
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They are all very nice coins.
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Thanks, it's one of my favorite coins. I only wish it had it's original patina. I hope I live long enough to see it's second original patina.
I thought about leaving it outside over the winter and turning it every week, but I don't know if this would be a good idea or not.
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No. Leave it as is, Doucet! It will oxidize over the years I wouldnt do anything to accelerate the process. Just my opinion...
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