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"THE TORCH" (I wondered about the torch's significance, so I went researching ... I came-up with the following) Quote:
The Creation of Man by Prometheus
Prometheus and Epimetheus were spared imprisonment in Tartarus because they had not fought with their fellow Titans during the war with the Olympians. They were given the task of creating man. Prometheus shaped man out of mud, and Athena breathed life into his clay figure.
Prometheus had assigned Epimetheus the task of giving the creatures of the earth their various qualities, such as swiftness, cunning, strength, fur, wings. Unfortunately, by the time he got to man Epimetheus had given all the good qualities out and there were none left for man. So Prometheus decided to make man stand upright as the gods did and to give them fire. Quote:
... Prometheus lit a torch from the sun and brought it back again to man.
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Another great coin Steve! I love this history lesson your giving us as well. I studied history in high school (my major was social studies). I remember some of this stuff that your bringing to mind. The coin might be off flan a bit, but the detail, again is superb!  echizento - Thanks Ron! I have been to this site before, when I was thinking about crossing from southern Oregon into California on my last trip to Oregon. Exceptional! DVCollector - What side of the bridge (Hood Canal)? Work calls.  |
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Nice coin. I nearly bid on one last week, but the bidding got out of reach for this frugal guy (ok- cheap guy). I too like the Cow and suckling calf.
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Thanks for the coin compliments, gang ... Here is another very cool example (this example has an eagle and a hound thrown-in for extra style-points) ... NOTE => sadly, this one is "not" my coin. Quote:
cow standing right, looking back at calf which it suckles, eagle above, hound running right below  |
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Well, the ol' local golf course is finally starting to thaw ... so we should be golfing before the May long-weekend!! (geesh, looks like I've somehow made it through another Northern Canadian winter!!) .... yeeeeehaaaaaaaa!!
We all went walking around the course this past weekend (in rubber boots!!)  
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04/25/2012 10:16 pm
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Orange balls work well in the snow. Unless its more than a couple inches deep! I gotta look into those Greek coins, they are something else. Just got to save my lunch money for a couple of years.
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 I've seen golfers out there in with day-glo orange balls. Quote:
DVCollector - What side of the bridge (Hood Canal)? Oxos, I'm quite a ways from Hood Canal, up in Snohomish. |
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DAY #26 => COIN #5
Unique Silver Tetradrachm of Alexander III (the Great) of Macedon Struck "year 14" (=205/204 B.C.?) Country = Lycia Mint = Phaselis 32.49 mm 15.52 grams Obverse = head of young Heracles right, clad in lion's skin which is knotted at the neck Reverse = Zeus seated left, holding eagle on extended right hand and resting on sceptre held in left (countermark Seleucid anchor in left field) The nose has been flattened by the countermark on the reverse. One interesting point that makes this a unique coin -- the counter mark is on the reverse -- not the obverse.   => please continue to add-in your comments (thanks)
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04/26/2012 07:39 am
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Once again, for peace of mind, I had David Sear check-out this coin (hopefully you'll be able to read his description & comments) 
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That isn't a bad coin and even authenticated.
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HeraclesQuote:
Heracles is best known as the strongest of all mortals. Stronger than many gods. So strong he was the deciding factor in allowing the Olympian Gods to win their battle with the giants. He was the last mortal son of Zeus. He is the only man born of mortal woman to become a god upon his death. Quote:
Offsetting his strength was a noticeable lack of intelligence or wisdom. Once when he became too hot he pulled his bow out and threaten to shoot the sun. This coupled with strong emotions in one so powerful frequently got Heracles in trouble. While his friend and cousin Theseus ruled Athens, Heracles had trouble ruling himself. His pride was easily offended. He took up grudges easily and never forgot them. His appetites for food, wine, and women were as massive as his strength. Many of Heracles great deeds occurred while doing penance for stupid acts done in anger or carelessness. Quote:
It would be easy to view Heracles as a muscle bound buffoon. Indeed, many of the comic Greek playwrights used him this way. Even among serious critics he was often seen as a primitive, brutal, and violent. There is much to support this view. His chosen weapon was a massive club. His customary garment a lion skin, head still attached. Quote:
However, Heracles as simply a macho buffoon is unfair. If he held grudges, he would also do anything to help a friend. Once his anger passed he was the most critical judge of his own actions. He was too strong for anyone to force a punishment on him. That he willing did severe penance shows a fundamental sense of justice. Quote:
As time passed the focus shifted to his virtues. The Romans valued him highly as he best fit their idea of a hero. He eventually had a fair sized cult that worshiped him as a god. ... interesting, yes?
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04/26/2012 07:40 am
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Very much interesting Steve. It reminds me a little of Samson of Bible lore. Only Samson got into a bit of trouble with a very bad, but beautiful lady that stole his strength.
Once again an outstanding coin! I am sure it isn't cheap to have Sears authenticate these coins, yes?
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Gil-galad & oxos => thanks for the coin-compliments ...
Oh, and oxos => once again "a fool and his money..." (but to me, the peace of mind is worth the extra $$$ ... it would have bothered me too much not knowing the verdict)
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I'm just curious. Once this 30 day therapy ends, does that mean you'll stop collecting ancient coins or will you continue on? lol
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