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Just a quick post to explain my username change. I've been using the handle "Kamnaskires" at several other forums, and simply wanted to be a little more consistent. So, I asked the admin here to facilitate the change of my CCF handle.
With regard to coin collecting, for years my primary focus has been coins from the ancient kingdom of Elymais. The first five rulers of the kingdom - not counting a couple short-termed usurpers - went by "Kamnaskires". The ruling clan during that period is known as the Kamnaskirid Dynasty. (The Arsacids of Parthia would later wrest control of Elymais.)
FYI, the anchor symbol in my avatar is prevalent on Elymaean coinage. (The arrowhead symbol next to it represents my other primary collecting focus: ancient Western Asian weaponry.)
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Hey Bob...You can put up whatever handle you want but you're still Bob..  .....Your skills of identifying coins that most of us just go cross eyed with is phenomenal. I find you one of the most friendly, helpful and most informative posters on any of the forums.  ...@kamniskeris  .BobL is easier to spell  Here's a little coin that you helped me with identification of a few years ago.. Orodes III, 2nd Century A.D., AE Drachm 3.5 grams Obv: Bearded bust facing left, wearing a diademed tiara ornamented with anchor. Pellet and crescent above an anchor to the right. Rev: Radiate and draped bust of Artemis right. Greek legend around bust retrograde van't Haaff 16.1.1-3A Attributed by BobL  |
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Glad I caught this post from my old buddy Bob, or...KAMS....well, I'm also going to keep calling you Bob if that ok. I have several Bob inspired coins, here is my most recent...  Kings of Persis, AR obol, 2nd century AD. O: bust of Manuchihr II R: Manuchihr III 9 mm, 0.7 g Edited by chrsmat71
02/11/2023 1:10 pm
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Thanks for the comments, Paul and Chris.
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Going to have to get use to the new name Bob.
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"In Bob We Trust" - Understandable Username Change and makes total sense. |
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Appreciate the comments, Ron and Gerry. Paul. Chris. Ron. Gerry. Usernames are just for the left column in these threads anyway. The content area to the right is for given names. I remain Bob in the text boxes. |
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I have several Bob inspired coins Me too! Glad to have you active and helping Bob! Your identification skills are truly amazing. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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Hey Bob...You can put up whatever handle you want but you're still Bob.......Your skills of identifying coins that most of us just go cross eyed with is phenomenal. I find you one of the most friendly, helpful and most informative posters on any of the forums. I would imagine that the majority of members will agree with Paul, and I certainly do. Bob L has gone, long live Kamnaskires. |
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Without Bob my collection would have no coins of Elymais, nor those of Parthia, and be rather worse off for such a loss.
It's not the screen name that matters, it's the person behind the name, and you won't find one more knowledgeable nor polite than he.
Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Ah, Adam, you've got me blushing.  Thanks for the nice comments. |
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Wasn't it Billy Joel who once sang:
"And the most he will do
is throw shadows at you
But he's always a BobL to me."
Have to agree with everyone here. Bob inspires!
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Posted 02/11/2023 1:09 pm
