OJ's Big Cat Sanctuary

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Orange Julius, Apr 5, 2020.

  1. 1934 Wreath Crown

    1934 Wreath Crown Well-Known Member

    That is one underfed cat on the coin;)

    And here's one that's feeding:

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    Phoenicia Byblus Ozbal Shekel Rev.jpg

    And one that's been skinned:

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  3. Alegandron

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

    CATS


    Mongolia 1999 1000 Tugriks 7.76g 586gold Diamond Eyed Tiger 0.1 karat MC-001GLH0270.JPG
    Mongolia
    1999
    1000 Tugriks 7.76g 586 gold
    Diamond Eyed Tiger 0.1 karat
    MC-001GLH0270


    Chersonesos AR Hemi-Drachm - TriObol Lion X-dot amphora Seaby-Sear Vol I 1606.jpg
    Chersonesos
    AR Hemi-Drachm - TriObol
    Lion
    X-dot amphora
    Seaby-Sear Vol I 1606


    Makedon Kassander 316-297 BCE AE15 Herakles Lion reclining SNG Cop 1140.JPG
    Makedon
    Kassander 316-297 BCE
    AE15
    Herakles
    Lion reclining
    SNG Cop 1140


    Ionia Miletos AR Tetartemorion  5.6mm 0.21g Roaring Lion Hd - Bird Klein 430 SNG Kay 941.JPG
    Ionia Miletos
    AR Tetartemorion
    5.6mm 0.21g
    Roaring Lion Hd -
    Bird
    Klein 430 SNG Kay 941
     
  4. MeowtheKitty

    MeowtheKitty Well-Known Member

    Meow has mentioned in the past that ancients depict seem to depict Felines that dont get enough to eat. And Meow has not seen or is very familiar with Tiger King, but is very familiar with King Tigers or Konigstigers. As those Cats carry the Big guns.
     
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  5. MeowtheKitty

    MeowtheKitty Well-Known Member

    The greatest CRH find Meow ever found was a Silver Canadian Quarter with a Feline on it. Meow also has a dedicated shelf of relatives and heros in the Cat Hoard.
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  6. Carl Wilmont

    Carl Wilmont Well-Known Member

    Ionia, Miletos AR Obol. 325-475 BC
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    Phoenicia, Sidon. Sixteenth Shekel. 401-365 BC
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  7. Limes

    Limes Well-Known Member

    Big cats seem to be quite multifunctional in ancient times. Here is one that can be used for transport. Handy for going to the family during the weekends.
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    Here is one that can be used as headwear. Convenient in winter times.
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    (both shown in this thread, but I like to show them nevertheless :))
     
  8. Carl Wilmont

    Carl Wilmont Well-Known Member

     
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  9. DonnaML

    DonnaML Well-Known Member

    Several people in this thread -- including me -- have posted the Septimius Severus coin showing Dea Caelestis riding a lion. It's very noticeable that she's riding side-saddle, with both legs hanging down on the right side of the lion. To the extent that there are other Roman coins depicting women (or goddesses) riding animals -- and I assume there must be -- are they all depicted riding side-saddle?
     
  10. physics-fan3.14

    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    Shoot, I've heard of riding elephants in to battle. But hot dang, if I could ride a lion into battle? I'm having a hard time picturing anything more awesome.
     
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  11. MeowtheKitty

    MeowtheKitty Well-Known Member

    Meow has read that Panthers where quite effective in battle. The Panzer V is considered by many to the the best tank of WWII.
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  12. Collect89

    Collect89 Coin Collector

    My favorite big cat (only 11 mm):
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    MYSIA. Kyzikos.
    AR Obol ca. 450-400 B.C.

    0.85 grams, 11 mm
    Obv: Forepart of razor-back boar left,
    tunny upward behind
    Rev: Head of roaring lion facing left
    within incuse square
    Grade: gEF fully struck, Almost mint on
    porosity-free, choice flan. All lion &
    boar details present w/ partial tunny
    Other: Similar to Sear 3848 but w/o K;
    Von Fritze II 9; SNG France 361-72;
    SNG von Aulock 1213; SNG Kayhan 54.
    From Barry Murphy May 2013.

    FYI-
    NEW YORK (AP) — A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus, in what is believed to be the first known infection in an animal in the U.S. or a tiger anywhere, federal officials and the zoo said Sunday.
     
  13. Broucheion

    Broucheion Well-Known Member

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  14. MeowtheKitty

    MeowtheKitty Well-Known Member

    OH Noooooo! Cats are not immune!
     
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  15. Volodya

    Volodya Junior Member

    There's more than one way to skin a cat. (Shhh, don't tell Biscuit or Sweet Pea I said that!)

    Phil Davis

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  16. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

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