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Coins of Restoration! It has been many moons since the CCF ancients have had a Smackdown. With many new faces and many new collection interests present, this ancient will attempt a Smackdown Restoration. For those that are new the Smackdown, acts a contest (with not prize) or a venue to showcase coins from around the Ancient and Medieval world with stated or attribute commonality. Everyone is encourage to attempt and entry, and even those who cannot enter can and should vote, for your top 3 favorites. Here are the rules 1) A maximum of two (2) coins per Member. 2) Entries can invoke any aspect of Restoration or reclaiming what was once lost. Reflected in the reign of that ruler(s), in the legends of devices on the coin itself. Be creative. 3) Coins after 1453 AD are not allowed. 4) Voting: vote for 3 coins in order of preference, Gold (3pts), Silver (2pts), Bronze (1pt). 5) Host announces the winner. Winner chooses next Smackdown Subject and is host. 6) You do not have to enter a coin to vote but please do try to enter something. 7) Base your votes on an criteria you like, eye appeal, rarity, quality, anything you like. 8) Final decision if two coins have the same score and the same number of golds and will be the hosts choice. 9) Enjoy. Entries Begin Immediately and Submission Ends @ 21:00hrs EST Friday August 9, 2013, Voting will begin. Scores will be tabulated and announced on Sunday August 11, 2013, @ 21:00hrs EST. Host (me) cannot enter, my coin is an example... Justinian I (527-565 AD) Large Module Folles (40 Nummis) Nikomedia mint. s. yr. 14 = 540/1 AD 40.4 mm x 21.93 g Obverse:DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG- Bust of Justinian, facing, diademed,helmeted, cuirassed, holding globus cruciger and sheild. Reverse: "M" ANNO X II II in fields A / NIK SB:66  Justinian I sought to reclaim the West and restore the Empire to the former glory of the Caesars of Augustus and Trajan. But the Bubonic plague of Yr. 14 and Yr. 15 of his reign sought to push the empire in darkness of which it would not emerge for a 1000 years. Let the Games Begin...again... Edited by Ancientnoob
08/04/2013 12:58 pm
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I will forever be envious of that coin Anoob  Great idea  I'll have mine up in a moment. |
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I love that coin also. I don't think I have anything for this first round.
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City of Ravenna, Ostrogothic Kingdom AE Decanummium Obv: FELIX R-AVENNA, turreted head of Ravenna right Rev: Monogram of Ravenna within wreath, X below Rome mint, 493-526 AD  This type was struck under King Theodoric the Great, the most powerful Germanic ruler of his time. After taking Italy from Odoacer, first barbarian king of Italy, he led Italy into its most prosperous period since the late 4th century AD. He was determined to restore and protect the prestige and culture of ancient Rome, even though he was a "barbarian" himself.
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08/04/2013 2:44 pm
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Manuel I Komnenos, Byzantine Empire AE Trachy Obv: Christ seated, holding Gospels, IC XC in fields Rev: Manuel being crowned by Mary  After losing much of its original territory in the last several centuries, Manuel I Komnenos sought to restore the Byzantine Empire to its former power and influence.
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08/04/2013 1:33 pm
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Thanks for the compliments!
And wow those are two great examples, that's what I'm talking about, thanks for adding greatly to the "restoration"!
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I found one, not the greatest condition but a rare coin. Michael VIII Palaelogus 1261-1282, He defeated the Latin Rulers and restored the Byzantine empire.   Obverse: The virgin seated. Reverse: Michael left and the Archangel Michael, double struck lower right. Sear #2246 |
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If only I had a nice Carausius, aye? Its a bit too mushy to be posted. However, heres an entirely different restoration. Seen before, this mangy old coin is a PROFECTIO coin of Marcus Aurelius, minted to commemorate the Roman Army leaving rome, bound for war (in this case, germanic), is the only 'bespoke' sestertius I have (except a similarly destroyed VIC PAR). Originally, it was falling apart, but after many many different treatments and whatnot, it was ready for the world again. I have it on display.  |
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Ohh I am loving both restoration of an empire and restoration of a coin!
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Where are all the new guys / gals!?
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I don't think I have got anything, but I will vote.
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Hmm I will have to check out my coins but I don't really think I have too much with a restoration theme
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Hmmm, I am a bit short on the restoration theme. Have this slightly scruffy tremissis of Heraclius who did not restore the empire but did restore the true cross - ok I know it doesn't count but may as well post it anyway ;-)...  Heraclius AV Tremissis, Constantinople, 610-613 AD. DN hERACLIUS t PP AV, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA AVGVS, cross potent; CONOB in ex. Sear 787 From wiki: Recovery of the True Cross Despite his actual Orthodox theology, Heraclius was long remembered favourably in the Western church for his reputed feat in recovering the True Cross, which had been captured by the Persians. As Heraclius approached the capital, Khosrau fled from his favourite residence, Dastgerd (near Baghdad), without offering resistance. Meanwhile, some of the Persian grandees freed his eldest son Kavadh II, whom Khosrau II had imprisoned, and proclaimed him King on the night of 23â€"24 February, 628.[64] Kavadh however was mortally ill and was anxious that Heraclius should protect his infant son Ardeshir. So, as a goodwill gesture, he sent the True Cross with a peace negotiator to sue for peace in 628.[34] After a tour of the Empire he returned the cross on March 21, 630.[34][65] The story was included in the Golden Legend, the famous 13th century compendium of hagiography, and he is sometimes shown in art, as in The History of the True Cross sequence of frescoes painted by Piero della Francesca in Arezzo, or a similar sequence on a small altarpiece by Adam Elsheimer (Städel, Frankfurt). Both of these show scenes of Heraclius and Constantine I's mother Saint Helena, traditionally responsible for the excavation of the cross. The scene usually shown is Heraclius carrying the cross; according to the Golden Legend he insisted on doing this as he entered Jerusalem, against the advice of the Patriarch. At first, when he was on horseback (shown above), the burden was too heavy, but after he dismounted and removed his crown it became miraculously light, and the barred city gate opened of its own accord. |
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Jimbo! That SOOOOO counts....I always appreciate it when people think outside the box! A gold coin, thats cool my friend, great write up! oh...and look at this guys chin!! .....keep'em coming guys....  |
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Thanks anoob, been trying to find an excuse to post up a coin  . Interesting thread, looking forward to seeing some more 'real' restoration issues .. |
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