Peculiar Roman objects on coins

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Colby J., Nov 17, 2019.

  1. Colby J.

    Colby J. Well-Known Member

    I was wondering if there were any other objects held by Roman emperors depicted on coinage that I have not put on this list. I could only find depictions of these ones throughout the forums and the internet. Thank you.

    • A scipio.
    • A spear.
    • A shield.
    • A rein.
    • A globe.
    • A statuette.
    • A roll.
    • A scepter.
    • A cross.
    • A mappa.
    • A parazonium.
    • A long cross.
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  3. PeteB

    PeteB Well-Known Member

    Spectacular coins!
    Thanks.
     
  4. Alegandron

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

    What is a scipio? Was that meant as a scepter?

    The best I know, Scipio was a famous Roman Gens.
     
  5. Colby J.

    Colby J. Well-Known Member

    Typo. I meant sceptre
     
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  6. Alegandron

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

    LOL, good. I was scratching my head if I REALLY missed the meaning. :) Thanks.
     
  7. Ocatarinetabellatchitchix

    Ocatarinetabellatchitchix Well-Known Member

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