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Well, I guess I've been busy here of late. Besides the Prutah that I purchased (see Unknown Greek), I have bought three additional coins. The first is a Denarius of Faustina I RIC 362; DIVA FAV-STINA, draped bust right / AVG-VSTA, Ceres, veiled, standing left, holding torch & raising robe  The second is a Denarius of Nerva, RIC 3: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P, laureate head right / CONCODIA EXCERCITVVM, clasped hands holding legionary eagle resting on prow  And the third is a Antoninianus of Numerian, RIC 386: IMP C M AVR NVMERIANVS AVG, radiate draped bust right / MARS VICTOR, Mars advancing right with spear & trophy, C to right  |
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Three nice coins JW. I've been broke lately and haven't bought anything.
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I've been broke lately and haven't bought anything. I know the feeling. But sometimes I get carried away (not as bad a SteveX6)and need to step back from buying. I need to do that soon enough. |
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What a nice set of coins. I'm curious though. What is the reverse design supposed to represent, with the two clasping hands on the Nerva coin?
As far as getting carried away. I slowed way down for awhile. I have enough coins now that I can set back and look at everything I have and enjoy them. Although, sometimes you just want more new coins. lol
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04/22/2012 11:42 pm
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Concordia is, of course concord, agreement and harmony, and like this coin is sometimes represented by just a pair of clasped hands. I'm unsure of the symbolism of standard/eagle on the prow. It was the reverse that caught my attention.
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fantastic coins! i really like the fuastina. remember that old caligula movie poster with the coin weeping blood? the markings around her eyes remind me of that. found a picture online...  i got a small uncleaned lot this weeked, and I have put myself on coin-hold until May 14th. wish me luck!  |
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Your Numerian is not RIC 386 but RIC 353c. The difference is the title 386 for the Augustus and 353 for the Caesar.
Regards,
Ed
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You are correct Eddop. Thanks for double-checking me. chrsmat71: I thought the same thing about the eyes. She looks like she is weeping and that poster of Caligula is exactly what came to mind. Quote:
I have put myself on coin-hold until May 14th. wish me luck! Good luck on that. After today, I will be doing the same. I have a couple of coins I am watching today though (always and excuse). |
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Interesting reverse on the Nerva, nice additions JW  |
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Nice coins JW! I know there was a deal on each and every one of them! Yes, coin collecting can get expensive. (and addicting as well!).
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Interesting reverse on the Nerva I agree, but I would like to know the significance of the "legionary eagle resting on prow". If the clasped hands represent agreement and harmony, could the symbolism mean something like peace at sea? |
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Very nice coins, jwharper!! Quote:
I know the feeling. But sometimes I get carried away (not as bad a SteveX6)and need to step back from buying. ... *sigh* ... nice, I already have a bad-rep!! Man, I am in total coin-withdrawal (it's been almost a month since I've bought a coin!!)  |
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