(Another) pre-Saturnalia giveaway! (done, now)

Entry post. I collect Elagabalus, especially his coins of Eastern mintage. I have a lot of references, too. But I don't have that coin and that book and would love to have them. They'd be great additions and fit the theme of my collection nicely.

 

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NOT an entry post. Once again, great idea, @lordmarcovan, and wonderful gift for someone. But, I wouldn't read the book, and, while there are a few ancient coins that I'm gaining some interest in, this is not one of them, yet. I certainly would not turn down someone offering to give me a coin, but I'd much rather it go to someone that would really appreciate it. Thank you for all you do for CT.

 

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What a fantastic combo gift!

 

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What an interesting pair, this is very generous of you!

 

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Normally I’d stay out of this and let a newer collector have it but I can’t resist an interesting book. It was a great SS plan, too bad it didn’t work ( but good for us )

 

entry post. that book looks very interesting.

 

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Coin looks great and book looks like an interesting read.

 

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I’ve thought about focusing on Elagabalus coins because he was a bit strange, worshiping that meteorite and all. Thanks for the chance.

 

Entry post. It would be cool to have a complete history of a coin that I own.

 

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I like reading history and I like coins.

 

Well if you're going to force me...

The thread is here:

https://www.cointalk.com/threads/ancients-a-boy-and-his-stone.254886/

...but the diorama is the best part . It actually exists... or will exist again once I replace the hurricane-damaged parts. Elagabartlus, his Little Ponies, and the shopping cart survived. The drink umbrellas and background/floor photos will have to be replaced.


Elagabalus, 218-222 CE
AR denarius, 19.4 mm, 3.5 gm
Antioch, 218-219 CE
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG, Laureate draped cuirassed bust right
Rev: SANCT DEO SOLI / ELAGABAL, Quadriga right, bearing sacred Baetyl stone, flanked by four parasols
Ref: RIC IV 195
ex Vauctions 310, lot 250 (25 Sept 2014)
ex CNG Mail Bid Sale 33, lot 914 (15 March 1995)

 

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Stupendous combination. Thanks for the opportunity and the most generous giveaway!

 

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Yours truly needs to expand his horizons.

@lordmarcovan You are one most generous fellow! (Not too bad of a moderator, either.)

 

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Looks like a great holiday break read, been looking for a good book and who wouldn't want an Elagabalus coin and book

 

Love it every time I see it. The perfectly strange mash up of Bart Simpson as Elagabalus being the cherry on top of the artistic absurdity of a mad genius!

 

very kind and noble of you melord, but that's just you

 

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Wow, This is awesome, an ancient coin giveaway! Good luck to everyone and thank you lordmarcovan for having all of these fantastic giveaway's.