A Thousand to One Denarius?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by David Atherton, Sep 28, 2015.

  1. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    My understanding, but in no way am I am an authority, is that facing LEFT was a sign of war. Facing Right was peace. However, this is my rambling readings from all over history...
     
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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Problem with this theory Al is that there was relatively few eras of peace, so that there should always be left facing portraits.
     
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  4. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    And, my apologies to @vespasian70 , your OP is fantastic! I really enjoy the history behind Vespasian and your issue is gorgeous! Nice capture!
     
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  5. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    I very much agree with that. However, I believe that the role of the Principate was to show that the Empire was at peace, and all was well. Kinda like a propaganda...all is well on the Home Front...
     
  6. ancientnut

    ancientnut Well-Known Member

    I can't remember where I read it, but it was suggested that perhaps it had to do with the celator being right- or left-handed. Interesting speculation anyway.
     
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  7. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    During the Flavian era types were struck with both right and left facing portraits within the same issue. The "war and peace" theory could not apply here.
     
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