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Cheers Paul. The article has a lot of useful information in it, and is a very interesting read. I see that the third commemorative (VRBS ROMA) down, RIC VII 529, is virtually identical to the coin I posted.
Another link to keep for further perusal.
Thank you,
Jim
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Another interesting read Bob. Nice one,  Jim |
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Not a very photogenic coin, but the first one I have of the she wolf facing right.  CARACALLA - Alexandria - Troas (She-wolf with twins). 198-217 AD. Reference: BMC 106; Bellinger A287. Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla to right, seen from behind. Inscription: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. Reverse: She-wolf to right, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus. Inscription: COL AVG / TROA. Weight: 7.3 gr. Diameter: 23 mm. Though I found the coin in the desription above on "acsearch", there is a difference. The inscription on the acsearch coin reads, ANTONINV SPIVSAVG, my coin reads, ANTONINVS PIVSAVG. A different legend break. |
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Another nice one, Jim. That she-wolf seems to have the body of a big cat, maybe a mountain lion.
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Hey your on a roll Jim....
Very nice coin and I love the greeeeeen patina..
Probably just the photo but maybe keep your eye on the small lighter green dot in the V of AVG..?
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@Bob L Indeed it does Bob, with that huge body and large head. More of a mountain lion than a wolf for sure.  @Palouche Cheers Paul. I had thought that it was a flake of paint as I've had that before, but it didn't brush off with the lens brush. I will be keeping an eye on it. Though Capricorn is a mythical creature, it fits into this thread. The coin is pretty worn, but I do like it's appearance.  COMMODUS AE23 Parion - Mysia. 177-192 AD. Obverse: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Inscription: IMP CAI M AVR COMMODVS. Reverse: Capricorn right, cornicopia on back, holding globe between forehooves. Inscription: C G I H PAR. Diameter: 23 mm. Weight: 7.3 gr. |
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I do like it's appearance. Me too. |
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There seems to be some Capricorn coins flying around at the moment.
Its my star sign so find this one extra attractive...
Nice colouration, Pretty coin Congrats on the addition Jim.
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@Bob L Cheers Bob, they do have a certain charm about them in that condition. @Palouche Yes Paul, since I got that one I see a few of them popping up. I'd imagine that you have a few Capricorn coins yourself? A serpent this time. With the reverse of this Attalus coin being slightly concave, the serpent still has a bit of definition. The bust of Athena is not too bad.  AE16 Attalus II in the name of Philetairos, Kingdom of Pergamon - Mysia. 159-138 BC. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right. Reverse: Coiled serpent, head right. M at left. Inscription: ΦΙΛΕΤΑΙΡΟΥ. Diameter: 16 mm. Weight: 3.5 gr. |
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Cool serpent - and an impressive array of critters overall.
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Thanks again Bob. At the start I didn't have any animal coins apart from the VRBS ROMA commemorative, but I've seen a few now, and some are in my price range.
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Here is my beast :) Kings of Northumbria, Eadberht (737-58).   |
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A very nice "Fantastic Beast" @vstefanyuk. I acquired this one recently, a bit of a fantastic beast on the reverse as well. The flying horse, Pegasus.  Thessalonica - Macedonia 187-31 BC. Obverse: Wreathed head of Dionysos right. Reverse: Pegasus springing right, grain ear below. Reverse Inscription: ΘΕΣ-ΣΑ/ΛΟΝΙΚHΣ. Diameter: 22 mm. Weight: 8.9 gr. Reference: SNG Cop 351; Lindgren 1151. Scarce type. |
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