A wonderful well timed gift from a friend & fare thee well mom, Diva Leana

With the passing of my mother yesterday (1941-2022 and married to my father 49 years, the woman should be buried with honors on that fact alone)I hadn't been thinking about doing much of anything but grieving, talking to family and drinking.
When what should arrive in the mail, but a gift sent to me from my good CT pal @galba68
Back in late November he and I sent each other Saturnalia presents. A month and a half later and the gifts I sent him are still in customs and the tracking on his gifts to me had said that customs "returned" them.
Well, they returned them forward, to me!
And they are AMAZING:


Filled with beautiful coins and information on the region, Belgrade's history from the Numismatic record is just that. I am very eager to read this cover to cover. I hope they reference find spots etc.
And then a bonus book on Singidunum with stunning images of art, architecture, statuary (that's gotta be the most beautiful bust of Macrinus that I've ever seen!) and of course pictures of ancient coins!


This really brightened up my day and reminded me that there is still lots of love and kindness in life, even when grief is so damned powerful.
Thanks @galba68 You're a good friend and I sure hope customs gets you your gifts from me.
Good old ancient mythological customs humor:

And I suppose now would be a good time to post some of my Diva coins and empress coins in honor of my mom. Even if I'm not powerful enough to get her portrait put on coin, I've always loved her so much that I would had I the opportunity. All of my love and godspeed

Livia as Julia Augusta
Æ Sestertius. Rome, AD 22.
Decorated carpentum drawn
r. by two mules / Legend
around large S •, RIC
Tiberius 51. 23.1g, 36mm,
9h. Brass-brown tone


JULIA AUGUSTA (LIVIA). AUGUSTA,
14-29 A.D. AE Dupondius (31 mm, 13.13 gms), Rome Mint.
RIC-Tiberius 47. Bareheaded
and draped bust of Julia Augusta (Livia) as Salus Augusta right; Reverse: Large
S.C, inscription around. Light brown with some granularity. Nearly VERY FINE.
Former: Savoca


Gaius Caligula, with Antonia, MACEDON. Thessalonica. 37-41. (Bronze, 22 mm, 9.95 g, 6 h). Γ KAIΣAP ΘEΣΣAΛONIKEΩN Laureate head of Caligula to left. Rev. ΑΝΤΩΝΙΑ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΗ Veiled head of Antonia II to left, wearing stephane. RPC I 1574. Brown patina. NVF. Purchased from Savoca November 2021


Diva Faustina I AR Denarius. Struck under Antoninus Pius, Rome, AD 141. DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust left / AETERNITAS, Juno standing left, raising right hand and holding sceptre.
Reference:RIC 344
Very Fine, 2,8 gr, 17 mm
Purchased from NBS Aug 2021


Diva Faustina Junior. Died AD 175/6. Æ Sestertius (29,4mm, 18.28 g, 12h). Consecration issue. Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius, circa AD 175-176. Draped bust right / Altar with closed doors. RIC III 1706 (Aurelius); Unearthed Marne 2020



Helena, Augusta,
324-328/30. Follis (Bronze, 19.5 mm, 3.37 g 6), Treveri, 327-328. FL HELENA AVGVSTA Diademed and draped bust of Helena to right. Rev. SECVRITAS REI PVBLICE / STRE Securitas standing left, holding branch in her right hand. LRBC 41. RIC 508. Nicely toned. Extremely fine.

 

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I'm so sorry for your loss. Love the Stevie Wonder song!

Here's my Diva Faustina I, AE as, with Aeternitas on the reverse:

 

My most sincere condolences, friend.

 

You have my condolences, sorry about your mom, I'm at work or I would post a picture.

Bronze Coin (AE Antoninianus) minted for MARINIANA (posthumous), wife of VALERIAN I. Obv. DIVAE.MARINIANAE.: diad., veiled, and dr. bust r., resting on crescent. Rev. CONSECRATIO.: Peacock stg. facing, hd. l., tail in splendor. RCS #2926A. RSCIV #2 RICV p.1 #3. DVM #1/1

 

You're not near the end, and I know you'll find the time. You're not wasted, and I know you'll find your way back home.

I'm sorry for your loss. May she (Mom) rest in peace.

 

My condolences on your loss.

I will send something via PM that may help.

In the meantime, here's the first woman to mint her own coins. I'm sure she would have preferred you as a son, because her own sons drowned her.

 

I'm sorry for your loss @Ryro. I know you will miss her. My father died in 1984 and mother in 1998. I miss them both terribly. My wife and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.

 

I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

Sad to learn about your mother's passing.

I personally haven't been able to contribute and post coins/pics on the board that much of late. Life calls, and I'm away from home. I hope to be able to get back to it a little more in the near future.

In the meantime, here's a pic of a coin to honor your mom.

 

I’m so sorry to hear about your mom, @Ryro.

I’m glad that @galba68’s came at just the right time to help remind you that you are surrounded by lots of kindness and care in the moments when grief hits the hardest.

Take care, my friend.

Erin

 

Very sorry to hear about your loss. Please take care.

A Diva Faustina I denarius.

 

I'm very sorry for your loss, Ryro. Everyone grieves in their own way, but please don't get stuck inside the house...find time to get out for a walk, and talk to yourself, or to your mom, but get outside and go for at least a short walk now and then.

 

Ryro, Very sorry to hear of your loss..Your Mom is watching over you.

 

Ryro, Please accept my condolences on your loss. I know how painful it is to lose the person who brought you into this world.

 

I am so very sorry for your loss, @Ryro. My heartfelt condolences.

 

So sorry about your mom, @Ryro. It's always heartbreaking to lose a parent.

Here's a posthumous issue to honor a mother.

 

So sorry for your loss @Ryro .

 

Deepest condolences, @Ryro .

Best,
Brian

 

My belief FWIW: Keep the faith. In The Lord's good time, you will be reunited with her in His Kingdom in heaven.

 

My sincere condolences, Ryro. I hope your family heals from the loss and remembers all the wonderful moments you've had with her.