my Harry Potter coin

There's much to like about these Papius denarii IMO (Juno Sospita, the griffin, extensive variety of 'guild'-related symbols). Yours is very nice!

 

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You are right. I am not sure how I missed it, but:
Crawford & Grueber 71, Babelon 128.

 

I know Stevex6 has a nice 122 as shown in your first clip of the Crawford plate.

I gather somewhat random examples when I find ones that I can afford which isn't very often. The meaning of the symbols is often unknown.

I am always on the lookout for deity related ones.

My owl (Nyctimene) / crow (Cornix) above is thought to be the symbols of Minerva.

The following two also follow this theme with the first being symbols of Mercury

Behind head, Harpa
in field, Winged Petasos



The next being symbols of Neptune

Behind head, Dolphin wrapped around anchor.
in field, Hippocamp

 

Very cool coins everyone - I have nothing coin related to share. But I did just visit the Harry Potter studio in London and thought it was interesting trip. I never saw the movie until yesterday, after the trip.

 

Have you read the books? I've read the series more than a dozen times. Rowling weaves an incredible tale and by the end no detail is left hanging. It really was a remarkable feat and I enjoy it anew with each reading .

 

Martin, you have a fantastic collection and there are many I'd love to have, but perhaps none more than this .

 

I have not, but I'm interested in reading them now. Figured I could get my feet wet by watching the movie - I know books are always better - but after a long day in English traffic I just wanted some beers and easy entertainment. Both were very satisfying.

 

Mmmmm, beers.

 

Unless wine is your tipple:-

Behind head, goblet.
in field, winsekin



But of course you can have beer too in a tall cup served by the jug

Behind head, tall cup
in field, jug



But be careful not to drink too much and lock yourself out

Behind head, lock
in field, key

 

WOW!! What an amazing and interesting variety!!!

Did someone mention BEER and WINE???

 

I forgot my other deity example of Pan - god of shepherds

Behind head, shepherd's crook.
in field, mask of Pan



Don't make too much noise coming home drunk. An angry wife with chopper or scissors could be scary

Behind head, chopper.
in field, scissors



And just hope that things don't escalate

Behind head, crossbow bolt.
in field, front view of crossbow



And on the morning after with the hangover. Sending a prayer to the gods.

Behind head, altar
in field, lighted altar

 

What a great collection and well done bringing a Harry Potter, traveling, and drinking narrative full circle!