Hi Everyone, I hope you're enjoying the Easter weekend! After a bit of a detour, the prize from @Curtisimo's Guess the Cointalker 2021 contest offered by @Theodosius that @zumbly so kindly passed onto me has finally arrived! There are four coins and they all fit perfectly into the main theme of my collection - coins of people, places and things connected to the Bible. First up is the 'jumping star.' The Star of Bethlehem coin from Antioch. It has been suggested that the reverse refers to the star that shone over Bethlehem over 2000 years ago. Next up: Here is a Class G Follis with a portrait of Christ on the obverse and the Virgin Mary on the reverse. If anyone can help narrow down the attribution, that would be much appreciated! Third: An LRB of either Constans or Constantius II with a Chi-Rho on the reverse banner. I often get the two mixed up. I think the mint is Siscia. Last, but not least: From Ephesus we have this coin with a bee on the obverse and a stag on the reverse. It was minted a little over 200 years before Paul ventured into the area. Needless to say, I'm super excited! Thank you to Curtismo, zumbly, Theodosius and everyone for making it such a fun contest! This year has been off to a great numismatic start for me. I hope to continue with @Severus Alexander's AMCC 3 auction. Thanks everyone! Take care and stay safe. Erin
Thanks everyone! I am blessed beyond what I could have ever imagined and it blows my mind everyday! Erin
