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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Nvb, post: 3774588, member: 99531&quot;]Because why not? Our coins are a near infinite resource of imagery to draw inspiration from!</p><p><br /></p><p>On a whim today I decided to try to recreate a long time favourite in my collection. I&#039;ve always thought this stater of Cilicia, Tarsos was a bit creepy looking. Although it&#039;s accepted that the obverse is an image of Athena wearing a triple crested helmet, every time I show my well worn example to a non collector they say MEDUSA!!</p><p><br /></p><p>This was very small pumpkin and the carving is maybe 4&quot; across. Next time I&#039;ll get some real carving tools for the fine detail and start with a larger canvas but overall I&#039;m pleased with the results&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1009184[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>And of course the original</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1009185[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Have you ever been inspired to recreate numismatic art?</p><p>I would love to see it![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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