I don't have one, but I think the coolest flies are found on the small bronzes of Telemessos. They are not just an adjunct, but an entire type....
I'm going to squeeze in two more eagles before we're done with E. Steve, you reminded me that I also have Tyrian tet of Trajan... [ATTACH] And I...
Great coins everyone. I don't think we're much different from the US crowd - eagles have been the most popular animal on coins from the get-go.
Which decline of Rome? You've got a few to choose from.
I like Hollywood's version of his death better - that's the way the story SHOULD have ended. Oh well, what can you do? Ae of Philippopolis [ATTACH]
Here's a random convocation from my collection... [ATTACH]
I don't know, it just feels good. :)
Probably close to their Mysian parents - late 5th to early 4th centuries BC. The fabric looks ok from those pics - I don't think it's fake, but if...
So that's in line with one of the early imitatives. They shrink rapidly after that.
Great job! I have zero interest in cleaning ancients, but I admire anyone that can accomplish it.
Well, you can always console yourself with his other items... NSFW
I would say early Thracian imitative, on style, but what is the weight?
Did I tell you Steve was my stunt-double?
Go easy on the donuts and coffee.
Somebody needs to post a Gallienus ant with a doe. Don't make me go buy a coin, people!
I'll be Elagabalus. TIF and Pish = slaves. (Sorry gals, somebody's got to do it.)
Great! I've got an old 8mm movie camera! :snaphappy:
Yes, it looks very much like a duck. RIC describes it as a dove, but on what grounds? I cannot find any association between Venus and dove, or a...
You kids seem to have the dogs and dolphins covered. I'll throw in a dove on this anonymous quadrans... [ATTACH] Roman Empire, Anonymous,...
Yeah, lol. With Quentin Tarantino directing. I'd watch that (alone, with the drapes drawn, while my wife is out of town.)
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