Art Deco designs inspired by Roman Republic coins?

Deacon Ray · Sep 24, 2016

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Thanks Bing, Will do.

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Hispanicus said: ↑

Deacon Ray,
That's a really tough question and the answer is somewhat subjective. However, I agree that RR coins appear simpler and cleaner due to the obverse bust tending to appear larger in proportion to the flan because there is no long inscription along the coins edge that needs space (think of a Trajan dupondius late in his reign). At this point I do not yet own any RR coins so my opinion is based on what I see posted here, as in your OP coin and what I've seen for sale online.

Going back to your original statement about these coins resembling WPA Art Deco images, a lot of other ancients also have that characteristic. The AE As below, which is Iberian, from Sekobrices attracted my attention simply because the stylized swirly locks of hair on the obverse reminded me of the art deco period, well, that and the tiny dolphin in front of his nose.
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Hope I answered your question and didn't muddy the waters.
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Right on! Great coin!

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