Post Your Favourite Coin and Favourite Book

Inspired by Steve's "Coin and Music" thread, I thought one featuring books and coins would be welcomed too.

The coin:



Titus
AR Denarius
Rome Mint, 24 June-1 July 79 AD
RIC 1 (R), BMC 1, RSC 334a

The book:



Locadio's Apprentice by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro

I have a keen interest in YA historical fiction set in ancient Rome ever since reading The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff many years ago. My current read is Locadio's Apprentice - the story of a young boy who wants to be a physician and soon has his new skills put to the test during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The setting is the reign of Titus.

Please post your Favourite books and coins!

 

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My choice for a coin should not be much of a surprise.
As for a book...

 

right...

 

While I don't have a Legion X coin, I will post this Leg XI in it's stead.

 

here's a book that inspired me to start looking at roman coins and other items. it really got me looking at late roman stuff. you can get it shipped to you house for 4 bucks at amazon.



set in 5th century britain, it authorian legend as historical fiction.
i picked my first ancient coin up shorty after i finished the book...

 

One more. Although the coin has nothing to do with the book other than they are both Medieval. Great read, good author.

 

My favorite fiction book:


My favorite coin:


If you haven't read Perelandra, do it now. You don't have to read the series (you will). I read this first during a preceptorial on evil as an undergrad.

 

Great thread idea!! I look forward to giving thought to my choices tonight or tomorrow when I have some time

 

and

Africa, Zeugitana, Carthage
Anonymous (s. BC 310-290)
EL Dekadrachm (Stater)
18.5 mm x 7.27 grams
Obverse: Wreathed head of Tanit left, eleven pendants on necklace; pellet before neck
Reverse: Horse standing right; two pellets below exergue line
Ref:Jenkins & Lewis Group V, 259–79; MAA 10; SNG Copenhagen 975

 

and...



and my dude Chastana...

Saka
Chastana Kardamaka (r. AD 78-130)
Kardamaka Dynasty
AR Drachm 16 mm x 2.02 grams
Obverse: Formal bust ofChastana right - Blundered Greek Legend PANNIΩ IATPAΠAC CIASTANCA
Reverse: Rev: Chaitya with moon, star and river. Brahmi legend Rajno Mahakshatrapasa Yhsamotikaputrasa Casthanasa: "King and Great Satrap Chastana, son of Zamotika.

 

Maybe my most favorite book:


(Never saw this cover before now)

Maybe not my most favoritecoin but it pairs well with the above story.

 

Much like coins it's hard to pick "one" favorite and these threads would be less fun if we were limited to one.

This book was recommended to me by one of my most favorite teachers after seeing me read Vonnegut. I don't know if he ever knew how much I looked forward to his class and how much he influenced me.

 

Roman Republic
AR Quadrigatus (Didrachm)
Anonymous Issue ca. 225-212 BCE
23.8mm, 6.46g
Obv: Laureate Head of Ianus
Rev: Iupiter in quadriga driven by Victory
ROMA incuse on raised tablet below.
Sear 31; Crawford 28/3; Sydenham 64a

 

GREAT Book, and well... Yeah, that coin is AWESOME too...

 

Like the 'Favourite Coin and Song' thread it should be of the moment, otherwise as you said, it would be less fun (and much shorter!).

 

I don't have a favorite coin or favorite book but here are two of my "temporary faves": one of the best books I've read recently and one of my favorite coins:

 

Loved that book too! Great coin. Love Triens.

 

Great coins and books everyone!
I finally got this bad boy in hand so it's tied with my avatar for my favorite coin.


Thessalonica mint, 408-423 AD. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right / GLORIA ROMANORVM, Theodosius standing facing, head left, holding spear & shield; star in left field, COM in ex. RIC X 392; RSC 20 var (mintmark), 4.25 grams.
And for the book!

A bit depressing but a good read nonetheless.

 

(A TIF creation)