[Ancients] Guess the Cointalker 2021 (Master Thread)

That’s a fantastic idea!

Let’s start here. Lol



A jumping star.

Erin

 

Log in or Sign up to hide this ad.

Let’s hear ‘em! I love games as you all might could tell.

 

Hint: If it does not fit on your finger, you can wear it on your toe:

My Guess: Celtic AE Ring Money

Mine:

Ring Money


Celtic AE 3 Arches Ring 700-500 BCE 3.0g 23mm DePew Collection



Celtic AE Ring 800-500 BCE


Also, some of the Celts shaved...


Ancient Celtic Shaving Razor 8th-6th c BCE Rare Bronze Age Hallstatt Type 48mm x 40mm

 

Lol.... Sorry I was away from CT for some hours.

Okay....so let me think over night and I will post my ideas tomorrow. I had been thinking about the 'beard envy' clue. Now Curtisimo has mentioned something about Ryro's 'bevy.' Hmmmm, what could that mean?

 

I think the beard envy coin has something to do with Commodus -- Maybe something like:



https://www.forumancientcoins.com/c...fld=https://www.forumancientcoins.com/Coins2/

or Marcus Aurelius?


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Aurelius


But wait!! How about.....Septimius Severus!



https://brewminate.com/septimius-severus-roman-emperor-of-libyan-descent/


It is probably not a coin with Nero on it:






https://www.who2.com/bio/nero/nero-with-chin-beard/

But, mayyyybe it might be something with an artificially-bearded female pharaoh?




http://numismaclub.com/unt/156434-ah14151994_egypt_s5p_queen_hatshepsut___ngc_pf69_ultra_cameo.html

Well...that is all I have on the beard idea for now. Later, I may get a chance to comment on the 'bevy' idea but I am trying to deal with a kitchen pipe leak issue here.

 

Oh! @Bing... I was just thinking about you as I quickly Googled to find a photograph of that beautiful coin with the lady revealing her back and buttocks. I forget what that coin is called; but, your coin is the most beautiful of those that I have ever seen.

I was wondering if Curtisimo's reference to "bevy" (as in bevy of beauties) might give a clue about a prize coin.

Do you know the coin I am talking about? I can't find a photograph of it on-line (I don't know how it is attributed).

If it is not too much trouble, if you have a photograph of your coin handy, could you put it up here? Thanks in advance if you can.

 

I suppose you mean this coin, but others have much better examples, i.e. @dougsmit

JULIA DOMNA
AR Denarius
OBVERSE: IVLIA DOMNA AVG, draped bust right
REVERSE: VENERI VICTR, Venus standing right, naked to waist, leaning on column to left, holding palm and apple
Struck at Rome, 194 AD
2.5g, 17mm
RIC 536

 

In today's mail I received from @Ryro the surprise package. It had a beautiful book, a translation of The Iliad by none other than Samuel Butler, and not one, but three coins, and a bronze ring !!! I am feeling like a kid under the Christmas tree Sharing these treasures next.

I am overwhelmed by @Ryro's generosity and thoughtfulness, and thankful to all CT organizers and members. You all are The Best.

Must say that I feel embarrassed since I was not able to guess even a single correct answer.
Thank you so very much @Ryro.

The package:


Illustration from the book:


Coin#1: I think it is Claudius Gothicus and the reverse maybe PAX since I can see clearly an X, but haven't found a Gothicus' Pax with the reverse legend ending in
AVGG





Coin#2:
Maybe Faustina? and on the reverse the goddess seems to be holding a caduceus





Coin#3: No idea, maybe some barbarous issue with a wolf head on the reverse, (Celtic?). This would be a first for me





And last but not least, what seems to be bronze ring:

 

Excellent haul @cmezner !

Thanks again to @Ryro for being a generous benefactor for the second year in a row. This forum is lucky to have you buddy.

Here is a coin in my collection that was a Saturnalia gift from @Ryro and showcases his ability to find truly interesting coins.

Seleukid Kingdom
Diodotos Tryphon
AE17, Antioch mint, struck ca. 142-139 BC
Dia.: 17 mm
Wt.: 4.8 g
Obv.: Diademed head of Tryphon right
Rev.: BAΣΙΛEΩΣ TPYФΩNOΣ AYTOKPATOPOΣ to right and left of a Macedonian helmet left, adorned with ibex horn. Star in lower left field
Ref.: BMC Vol. IV 11-12; Babelon 1052; Hoover HGC 1061; Houghton SC 2034.2e
Ex Ryro Collection, Ex David@PCC

DING DING DING! Brian was spot on at calling this clue!

 

WOW, @cmezner , WOW! Congrats on the great haul! And SUPER gift, @Ryro ! Very nice, Dude!

And, Chris, with that Celtic Ring... we are RING BUDDIES!