I'll have to recall where I saw that collection. I think that collection was just sold on one of the Bidr auctions. Either last week or a few...
Here's an example of Peripatics! [ATTACH] Seleukeia, Cilicia, Æ19, AD 1-200 4.65, 18.7mm, Levante 704; France 2 Obv: ΣΕΑΥΚΕΩΝ (SELEUKEWN) Head...
I think this was in a recent auction but it is now on...
We are getting closer to this! Self driving cars and semis are being tested on the roads, now.
Thanks for the information!
My last auction action included these two little guys! Granted these are not the full statue of Men but they are pretty sweet little coins. Men...
That Kamarina type is actually framed and on my wall! :-( Sure wish it was framed in my coin tray instead! Barry, you are cruel! :-) The average...
Found the only image I know of. 12mm @ 1.4g[ATTACH]
[ATTACH] I just added a really nice example of this type to my collection, too. You will find some variations in the pellet counts and scales. So,...
Very nice collection! I'm always curious to see female portraits on coins and to wonder how much power and influence they had!
I was looking at the Vineyard Collection this morning. This looks a lot like the Dionysios panthers. Any thoughts on that??
lion or sphinx?
Wow, let's give a "big hand" to Valentinian II. Wondering if that has anything to do with Sabazio?? Might be stretching it there!
OK. Just for clarification, the coin I posted is NOT mine. I have 2 kids in college! But it is part of a study Ihave been doing on Mithras/Men/Sol.
[ATTACH] So, why is there no description of what appears to bull horns in her lap? That's a major attribute of Men/Mithra. There are also...
The Crescent and star are about 1000+ years old at the point of those coins being minted! That goes back to Iran and Mesopotamia!
If there are no other stars on this coin, I would attributes the reverse to Selene. The two "stars" would represent Venus - a wander - and is...
If Elagabalus is attempting to become his god..then we need to look at the god. In this case it is fairly safe to say that he worshipped a...
I totally agree with the theory that the penis is part of the cult religion. One should take the time to assess which coins have the bull at the...
Yes, I recall Hetty Goldman writing that we find the god up to Gallienus! I'll have to check later tonight.
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