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As far as I know, that woman is (supposed to be) Cynisca. From that article: "She is said to have been a tomboy, an expert equestrian and very wealthy" ... At the ancient Olympics, she did not ride a horse though (I think) but was a chariot horse trainer.

Christian

 

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:thumb:Nice coins 4 sure!!!

 

:thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb:2,500 mintage Wow Nice

 

It is indeed a depiction of Cynisca (Κυνίσκα). The coin was issued in a small mintage of 2,500 pieces in two different designs. One was left-facing concave (incuse) design, the other was a right-facing convex (relief) design. I own both in NGC SP69 holders (see below).

Actually, Cynisca didn't ride a horse or a chariot in the ancient Olympic games. She was a professional trainer and breeder of horses. In the ancient games, the owner of the horses was awarded the victory, which was the case for Cynisca. Throughout her life, she was a celebrated equestrian, and the coin design is based on a statue. In the Spartan culture, girls were raised with the same physical demands as boys, including fitness training. Thus, by today's standards many of the "sporty" women of Sparta would look mannish.

 

coins with stars...

I love this star design: It's from Turkey:

 

Here is a new addition one do not see everyday. The Chile 1836 IJ copper pattern for the gold 8 Escudos. I am not sure if it is PN 4 or 5.

 

Would like to share this coin with better pic. It might be cleaned, I cannot say for sure. I do not think so. It is rare in this conditions and might be one of the highest grade specimens known. It is special since these were made with a very weak strike and the relief image is above/same as rim to promote quick wear.

 

A proof cent with very nice wood like toning.

 

Very nice, agreed. Not sure whether that star is from any specific actual site, but you find similar geometric patterns in many Islamic buildings. Sinan was a famous architect, and he had a long (almost 100 years!) and productive life.

Christian

 

I your a Panda silver coin buyer this my help you Not get that eBay Burn!!!!:devil:

http://www.coinworld.com/articles/viewarticle/counterfeit-bullion-a-plague-on-the-market

 

Latvia 1931 5 Lati

Date: 1931
Denomination: 5 Lati
Mintage: 2,000,000
Dimension: 37 mm
Material: 25 grams of .8350 Silver
Lettered edge: DIEVS *** SVETI *** LATVOJU ***

 

Here is my ICG slabbed 1990 Netherlands coin. It reminds me of a topography map (Beatrix's head). I was thrilled by this design. on the reverse are the 4 queens heads carved in rock ? enjoy. :rollureyes:

 

Yes, a somewhat strange way of depicting four queens. But as you wrote, if you think of that side as one rock sculpture, why not.

Emma was a little different from the others as she was, strictly speaking, not head of state. However, she was the regent after the death of her husband Willem III and while Wilhelmina was still a child. By the way, the "four queens" will come to an end in two months ...

Christian

 

what happens in 2 months ?

 

Plucked From Walgreen Colorful 1951 Great Britain One Shilling

I hear there's matte proofs, for this year

 

Queen Beatrix is now 75 years old, and last month she announced that (like Wilhelmina and Juliana before) she would abdicate so that her oldest child - Prince Willem Alexander - will become king. That will be on 30 April ...

Christian

 

One time I traveled to Amsterdam on Queen's Day. It was quite the party everywhere in The Netherlands (Everything was quite orange). On April 30 can we expect a King's Day celebration?

 

Canadian coins are not really my thing but I like the large cents.

 

Canadian coins rock my friend ... "rock"

:yes::headphones:

 

Yes, it will definitely be full in Amsterdam on that day. That will also be the last Queen's Day - as from 2014, they (I'm not Dutch) will have a King's Day instead. Fortunately Willem Alexander was born in late April, so the date will be almost the same ...

(Edit) This is the €2 commem that was issued to celebrate her announcement: http://www.cointalk.com/t221670-3/#post1632782

Christian