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Yep definitely Victory I am away from comp right now so can't post full pic. Cheers
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Pillar of the Community
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And I had a fun clue all ready to go  Yes, it is Elpis. From wikipedia: Quote:
In Greek mythology, Elpis (Ancient Greek: ἐλπίς) was the personification and spirit of hope (hope was usually seen as an extension to suffering by the Greek, not as a god), perhaps a child of Nyx and mother of Pheme, the goddess of fame, renown and rumor. She was depicted as a young woman, usually carrying flowers or cornucopia in her hands. In Hesiod's Works and Days, Elpis was the last item in Pandora's box (or jar). Based on Hesiod's description, the debate is still alive to determine if Elpis was only hope, or more generally expectation. The coin, from wildwindsQuote:Claudius II, Potin Tetradrachm (21mm, 8.37 gm). Year 1 (268/9 AD). Alexandria. AYT K KLAYDIOC CEB, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right Elpis walking left, holding flower and raising hem of robe. Köln 3017; Dattari 5387; BMC 2317; Milne 4197. EF, brown patina. Great 3rd century portrait. CNG Item 152071. Sold For $135. Used with permission of CNG coins, http://www.cngcoins.com, Jan, 2012  Edited by ThisIsFun
06/15/2013 2:35 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Here is a very easy one.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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[Googles 'Roman god wearing a skirt, carrying a bow-tied giant earthworm and offering a donut]
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hmm. No hits on that google.
Is that a trident? Is it Neptune?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think it's actually a giant bagel and a hefty slab of lox. It's the god of Sunday morning ........ Potajoe
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Not a Trident. Not Neptune.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Hadrian Denarius Obv:- HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P, laureate bust right Rev:- COS III, Genius, draped at waist, standing left, holding patera and cornucopia, no altar Minted in eastern mint. Unpublished. RIC -. RSC -. BMCRE -. Strack -. This type with the altar omitted is previously unknown for Hadrian. One of my better finds.  |
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Oh, I guessed it right? I was calling you a genius. That's OK, I'll take the win  I was wondering about that missing altar. Once again, very interesting coin, Martin! Next up:  Edited by ThisIsFun
06/15/2013 3:32 pm
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It does, doesn't it? But it's not.
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