What do you suppose this is? - redux

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by jamesicus, Dec 20, 2018.

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  1. jamesicus

    jamesicus Well-Known Member

    In the companion thread I wrote (addressing @lordmarcovan ):
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    The other side is the portrait obverse of a Roman Emperor. The first clue: he professed peace early in his tenure.
     
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  3. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Now it's MY turn to be stumped.

    I certainly hope you're not being as tricky as I was! :p
     
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  4. Noah Finney

    Noah Finney Well-Known Member

    An old coin..............hmmmmm this one will take time!
     
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  5. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Well, at least I think this one is really an ancient and not something that merely looks like an ancient.
     
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  6. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    I see a standing figure with a (garland? cornucopia?) over his/her left shoulder. A deity or personification, maybe.

    Or pareidolia ... :nailbiting:
     
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  7. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Something else is in the person/deity's right hand (on the left side of the coin).
     
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  8. jamesicus

    jamesicus Well-Known Member

    I will try not to be M’Lord!
     
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  9. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Then again, by rotating the image 45°, I can imagine I see an arched bridge.

    At first I imagined it to be the wolf suckling Romulus & Remus on those Constantinian-era commemoratives, but ... no.

    Or one of those reclining river gods. But... I think not.

    *shrug*
     
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  10. Finn235

    Finn235 Well-Known Member

    Looks like Jupiter standing holding a scepter and thunder bolt
     
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  11. jamesicus

    jamesicus Well-Known Member

    Actually it is Ancient, @Noah Finney - every one please join in.
     
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  12. jamesicus

    jamesicus Well-Known Member

    Well maybe for the side shown - but we are trying to guess what is on the other side.
     
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  13. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Oh. Sorry.

    Haven't a clue.
     
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  14. jamesicus

    jamesicus Well-Known Member

    Remember we are trying to guess what is on the other side based on clues I provide.
     
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  15. Noah Finney

    Noah Finney Well-Known Member

    um, is it Julius Caesar?
     
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  16. jamesicus

    jamesicus Well-Known Member

    Time for the second clue as to what is on the other side:
    He was a sailor of some renown.
     
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  17. jamesicus

    jamesicus Well-Known Member

    Sorry, Noah.
     
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  18. Noah Finney

    Noah Finney Well-Known Member

    Emperor Claudius II?
     
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  19. jamesicus

    jamesicus Well-Known Member

    Sorry again, Noah - please keep trying.
     
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  20. Jochen1

    Jochen1 Well-Known Member

    I see a female deity in long garment, stg. frontal, looking l., resting with raised l. hand on long staff (sceptre?) and holding in extended r. hand unknown object.

    Jochen
     
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  21. jamesicus

    jamesicus Well-Known Member

    Time for the third clue:

    He wanted to fit in with the “boys”.
     
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