Featured A Ketos monster murder mystery:"new" rare coin of Halikarnassos, not Kindya+further interdimensional

Awwww, we were commenting on each other's posts at the same time...


Ps, thanks for sharing the photos
That looks like a magical vacation straight out of Indiana Jones, Bond or something.
And I can't believe you got to see the rock!

 

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Thanks lord M! Excellent coin!
Now I've got to upgrade my Akragas to one with the ketos!
Here's what I've got for now..a crayfish:

Sicily, Akragas. Tetras
10.35 g), ca. 420-406 BC. AKPA, eagle right, head lowered to devour hare held in talons; in left field, crab right. Reverse Crab; below, three pellets above crayfish left. CNS 50; SNG ANS 1037; HGC 2, 140. Rare. Glossy dark chocolate brown patina.

 

Great idea for a topic and fantastic coins! I thoroughly enjoyed it.

One minor correction, the photo in question was actually taken in 1933 and sadly is a hoax.

https://www.donttakepictures.com/dt...turns-83-the-story-of-the-surgeons-photograph

Although, I can see why you would link it to the 70s.




And finally, a scientific look at the alleged monster in Loch Ness.

https://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/monstertalk/09/08/24/

Be forewarned, it is chock full of critical thinking and scepticism!

 

As usual, I have the common version




CARIA, Kindya. Circa 510-480 BC. AR Tetrobol (11.5mm, 2.24 g). Head of ketos right / Geometric pattern within incuse square. Kagan & Kritt 1 var. (head left); SNG Keckman 920 var. (same); SNG Kayhan 815; Asyut 688 (uncertain mint). VF, toned.

 

@Ryro, why do you keep on posting fake pics of the Loch Ness monster when you have solid proof of its existence right on the back of your own coin?!
No way that's an eagle, man!

 

Glad I'm not the only one paying attention to what's really going on!


Seriously though, and saddened that it has to be said as irony and sarcasm are two of my favorite modes of communication: Nessy and Bigfoot were money making schemes and folks cannot cure COVID by taking horse and sheep de-wormer (gross people)!

 

SCYLLA (with a KETOS Tail)


ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum.
AR Drachm, 18mm, 3.1g, 10h;
ca. 3rd Century BC.
Obv.: Head of Athena facing right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet adorned with Scylla throwing a stone - with Ketos tail.
Rev.: Owl right, wings closed, standing on olive branch; TAP to left, [ZOP to right.]
Reference: HN Italy 975; Vlasto 1052.
Comments: Tarentum, one of the largest cities of ancient Calabria, minted smaller denominations imitating Athenian owls, like this drachm. Tarentum was a SPARTAN Colony, with a little known fact that Athena was the Patron Goddess of Sparta. On this variant, Scylla is seen adorning Athena’s helmet, throwing a stone.
Ex: JAZielinsky Numismatics

 

TWINS! 'cept yours stayed home while mine was out cattin' around! Got worn.


Great coin, Rob. Very nice.