Thanks.. you should read about the story as well. David's recommended book is good.. also plenty of materials regarding their relationship as...
Thanks you.. I will be checking out Beloved and God as David recommended.. read some reviews online.. great reviews
Haha.. yeah..
In fact I doubt the relationship between Hadrian and Antinous is anything but that of a "common" lover.. he was literally devastated by his death...
Perhaps much supported by his appeal, youth and tragic ending.. based on existing artistic depictions of him in museums and churches, he does have...
Maybe will check it out next time I get a chance to seek it out in the library.. :pompous::joyful:
Hadrian even named a constellation in Antinous name which surprisingly lasted even up to pre modern times.. not bad for just a simple Boy
Thanks.. unlike many other deified Roman individuals, it is uncanny that Antinous' appeal and cult lasted for generations. Even during the...
Very nice collection of Hadrian's.. unfortunately I don't even have 1
Thank you @TIF .. Lovely tessera by the way for yours as well. Medallions and coins of Antinous are rare and unusual... particularly in the arts...
Roman Empire. Bythinia, Turkey. Antinous. AE medallion of Kios. AD130. Rare. Obv: A beautiful bust of Antinous "Antinoos Pani" Rev: Horse...
Very beautiful coin and an excellent write up
Not worries.. I recommend the book by Saran Singh for a good reference in Malaysia states coinage. A number of interesting coinage shown
Thanks @Ancientnoob .. I was very pleased with this condition also..
I do have an extra small piece. You can pm me if you like to know more
Yes. These are only found in Malaysia and specifically in a state known as Pahang. You might find some on ebay though but be careful of fakes.....
Here is a recent piece sold through CNG for a similar smaller piece which I posted under a reply. https://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=312589
All comes with a default hole as part of the casting process for earlier ones and circulation pieces but distinguished between deliberate and no...
This piece is considered medium sized. There are some heavier and bigger ones which are a pain to carry.. thus the hole for stringing.. guess not...
Thanks. All of these have a hole on 1 side specifically for stringing purposes. Many more have casting holes particularly the smaller specimens
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