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02/18/2013 5:32 pm
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Wow! Those are fantastic coins.
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I agree  for posting. The BM is a great day out and its something to be proud of that its free entry. The last time I was there they had some coins out to be handled in the money room. Cant remember seeing any more Carausius coins when I was there, the coins did seem spread out quite a bit though (doubtless only 1% on display too), maybe some more in the 'Roman Britain' room? (I think that was its name, huge room on the ground floor I think) Edited by bobbyhelmet
02/18/2013 5:47 pm
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I really want to go back to the british museum - couldnt get much of a visit in because I had to get home.
That carausius looks like a close die match with mine. Thats fun!
A forum member here once spent a day in the coins and medals department - was it Sel?
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Cant remember seeing any more Carausius coins when I was there, the coins did seem spread out quite a bit though (doubtless only 1% on display too), maybe some more in the 'Roman Britain' room? (I think that was its name, huge room on the ground floor I think) I was like a hawk in those rooms, I would be suprised if I missed any coins on display  . The 'timepieces' rooms were equally good, some of the early mechanical movements are simply stunning. I was going to check out Coincraft across the road but didn't have the time which was really annoying, I would of ended up missing the train to Kings Cross. |
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The 'timepieces' rooms were equally good I agree, spent a lot of time looking at those too, beautiful. School children on trips usually ruin the Egyptian rooms but I prefer the Assyrian and Chinese stuff in the basement. Never been in Coincraft but often meant to - I bet they have some very 'touristy' prices  |
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It was absolutely packed today, I had at least 5 people walk into me and also had a small toddler attack me with his map. I wish I went last Friday to be honest, would of been a little quieter.
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WOW....WOW!  thanks for sharing...awesome pics! |
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Edited by Eng5858
02/19/2013 12:37 am
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THANKS! |
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 Words cant describe how I feel...oh so bueatiful...I have to visit the Emerald Isles one day |
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Excellent coins! It would be awesome to go there.
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Emerald Isles Be our guest but you're not going to get a very good view of the museum from Ireland! |
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Beautiful! It is always worth going to, and always something new to see, even if it is a statue that has been in place for centuries, always a pleasure to view. In December, I went to the BM, even I had the Flu, it was a good remedy to get out and go! Below are two photos by me of that Medallion of Carausius, and the accompanying photo of the reverse, with the enigmatic abbreviation of "I.N.P.C.D.A." in the exergue. Thanks to Guy de la Bedoyere ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_de_la_Bedoyere) we now know it is a quote from Virgil's Eclogues, IV.... Iam Nova Progenies Caelo Demittitur Alto (Now a new generation is let down from heaven above)   Edited by Masis
02/19/2013 8:30 pm
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Thank you Masis for posting the pics. I can't believe I missed that! I searched pretty much all day for Carausius coins and I only found one. Your making me want to go back now...
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