A Work of Art

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  1. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Saw this beauty listed on ebay. I immediately thought it was a work of art.

    Maybe by the same artist?

    This post is just for some comedy good, have a great day!


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    Mat, Dec 30, 2016
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  3. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    :rolleyes:

    ahaha
     
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  4. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    :vomit:
     
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  5. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    It's a hobo tet!
     
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  6. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    A beauty!



    That painting made me laugh for weeks when I first saw the story about it.
     
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  7. Theodosius

    Theodosius Fine Style Seeker

    I like how neatly they combed Faustina's hair. Why they carved the reverse into a hideous alien overlord carrying a death shovel we may never know.
     
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  8. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    LOL, that was funny.
     
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  9. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    Just a tad tooled!

    Here's the real deal. Unfortunately a bit corroded on the obverse, spoiling the portrait. :depressed:

    Faustina Jr SIDERIBVS RECEPTA Sestertius.jpg
    Faustina Jr.
    Roman orichalcum Sestertius.
    Rome, issued posthumously, AD 176-180.
    23.66 gm; 30.0 mm
    Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA PIA, bare-headed and draped bust, right.
    Rev: SIDERIBVS RECEPTA SC, Diva Faustina, as Diana Lucifera, draped, wearing crescent on shoulders behind neck, standing right, holding lighted torch in both hands.
    Refs: RIC 1715; BMCRE 1584; Sear (4th ed) 1530
     
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