Check out the 'stache! Wow! That is full-on Burt Reynolds style, no?? (Sideburns included!) I believe the technical term is "chevron moustache." A "chevron" is a line in the shape of a V or inverted V (often used in military insignia); ultimately derived from the latin word "caper" meaning "goat." While there are plenty of Severus Alexander portraits sporting both a moustache and a beard, this is the only die I have seen with moustache only. When I saw this example in a recent auction, I had to snap it up! And since today is Movember first, it's the perfect time to post it. It seems the moustache-only style was extremely unpopular among Roman emperors. Perhaps because it was associated with the "barbarian" Gauls and Germans? Here's Odoacer: Maybe this Elagabalus qualifies? Unclear, because as you know, Severina often has a similar thing goin' on up there on that top lip: Please post any moustache or quasi-moustache coins you have. If you don't have any, give us some other entertaining facial hair. (Maybe a neck beard, just for @TIF. ) While you're at it, maybe check out your local Movember charity. You could even raise a little dough for them by growing your own mo. Sevvy did! If you need some inspiration, here are the top 70 hottest moustache styles for guys in 2018.
Awesome! I meant to mention that I thought I'd seen some Gordie staches, but I forgot. That one is a beauty!
Wonderful 'stache, Sev! I was unfamiliar with this "Movember" thing. I was also not attuned to the nuances of facial hair and don't seem to have any mustachioed portraits without beards. This is the best I can do: EGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander year 12, CE 232/3 tetradrachm, 23 mm, 13.87 gm Obv: AKAIMAAVPCEVAΛEΞANΔPOCEV; Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right Rev: Alexandria standing facing, head left, holding vexillum and grain ears; palm frond to left, L IB (date) to right Ref: Emmett 3088.12 (R4); Köln 2474 var. (obv. legend); Dattari (Savio) 4264; K&G 62.172 var. (same)
This is one of my favourite coins of yours. It inspired the following purchase (lacking the cool reverse type):
