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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Marti, no! Its a good coin and its still int he spirit of the competition (after all, we just want to see nice coins). Id count it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
870 Posts |
Too late. I already replaced it with Aurelian.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
3626 Posts |
That is one gorgeous Aurelian.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Macrinus definitely was the 'victim' of a secret plot by the surviving members of the Severan Dynasty. The son of Julia Soaemias (Elagabalus) was chosen by his aunt (Julia Maesa) as being the only remaining choice for the re establishment of the dynasty. In fact Elagabalus was presented to the legions as being the actual son and heir of Caracalla who despite being a miserable excuse for a human being had been much beloved by the soldiers. Long and short if Macrinus had had the sense of most tyrants he would have 'eliminated' these problem females early on and any offspring would have been sent to the salt mines. While perhaps a small stretch ..... I think Macrinus counts.
According to Suetonius Augustus in his doddering old age was hurried on to his reward by Livia via some poison applied to his favorite fig tree. Later Tiberius after surprising his attendants by reviving after having been pronounced deceased was smothered with a pillow by Macro and poor old Claudius was served up a special mushroom by the wiles of Agrippina in order to 'speed up' the succession. While they were certainly helped on their way we don't think of them as being victims of assassination, the normal succession was followed and the heir who was anticipated proclaimed in their place.
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Pillar of the Community
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Macrinus definitely was the 'victim' of a secret plot by the surviving members of the Severan Dynasty. The son of Julia Soaemias (Elagabalus) was chosen by his aunt (Julia Maesa) as being the only remaining choice for the re establishment of the dynasty. In fact Elagabalus was presented to the legions as being the actual son and heir of Caracalla who despite being a miserable excuse for a human being had been much beloved by the soldiers. Long and short if Macrinus had had the sense of most tyrants he would have 'eliminated' these problem females early on and any offspring would have been sent to the salt mines. While perhaps a small stretch ..... I think Macrinus counts. Neener neener neener! lol Just kidding. Now I don't know if I should put Macrinus back or keep Aurelian. |
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 United Kingdom
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When I said strictest sense I meant because assassination is generally a term for a 'suprise' attack whereas Macrinus was caputured and then at a later point executed. However I dont want to be too fussy about entries, I really liked the coin and think you should put it back.
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Valued Member
United Kingdom
201 Posts |
Ok everyone, time to vote.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
3626 Posts |
1 Fvrivs GERMANICVS AE Dupondius
2 Fvrivs DRVSVS AE As
3 Noob Gaius Germanicus (Caligula)
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Valued Member
United Kingdom
201 Posts |
Is the host allowed to vote by the way?
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2624 Posts |
Gold - Dutchgulden Ariobarzanes II 3,25 grams ae18 silver
Silver - FVRIVS RVFVS Germanicus Caesar
Bronze - Augustus1 Julius Caesar
I think the host can vote, but it would be sensible to withhold it and cast it in the event of a tie.
Edited by DavidUK
09/16/2013 10:04 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2480 Posts |
Wow, this is the hardest one yet in terms of picking winners. I could put at least five of them in a hat and just draw names. But since I have to make a rank order, here are my votes:
Gold: Augustus1, Julius Caesar
Silver: Martin, Geta
Bronze: FR, Germanicus
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1316 Posts |
Very nice coins guys....  1. Gold..Ski..Carnius..very nice.. 2. Silver..Martin..Geta..Sweet 3. DavidUK....Probus...nice.. Edited by Eng5858
09/16/2013 12:18 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4973 Posts |
gold: FR's germanicus
silver:AN's germanicus
bronze: MV's j. c.
nice lookin' group of coins this time around!
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Moderator
 United States
23731 Posts |
So many excellent coins, difficult to choose.
Gold - FR's - Germanicus
Silver - Anoob's - Caligula, should be tie with FR's
Bronze - Ed's - Numerian
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Pillar of the Community
United States
549 Posts |
Gold: maridvnvm Geta
Silver: Fvrivs Rvfvs Germanicus
Bronze: AncientNoob Caligula
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