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<p>[QUOTE="Curtisimo, post: 7902196, member: 83845"]That’s a wonderful photo! Sometimes the atmosphere is enhanced at night with all the architectural lighting. Since I mentioned it I’ll post a photo of the fountain from the hotel.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1364547[/ATTACH]</p><p>There is a legend that Bernini sculpted the Nile on his Four Rivers to be reaching out in fear that the facade of Sant’ Angese would collapse on him. The facade was designed by his rival Borromini. I don’t think it is true because the chronology is off but it’s still a good story. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1364548[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>That is an amazing example of the type [USER=89211]@eparch[/USER] ! Very cool that it comes from the same collection as mine.</p><p><br /></p><p>Do you happen to know if there is information available about Michael Kelly and his collection? I’ve done some searching but all I have found is records of sales. Mine also still has what I assume is his original circular tag. He definitely had great taste in coins.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>That is a wonderful addition of a very relevant coin type. The mystery behind these is fascinating. I also think that there is a lot of evidence to support the theory that the monogram examples were struck with RR gold.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Nice example with clear legends. Thanks for sharing.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>What’s up buddy! It seems like I haven’t run into you as much on here lately. Great additions!</p><p><br /></p><p>Also lol to your observation about the reverse. It does seem a bit of an awkward way to walk around. Though I suppose if Pompey was having people attacked on their way to the forum like Domitius was it would make since to have people with club-axe-thingys walk around with you. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Your Sextus Pompey coin is a real stunner (actually all of them are). It is amazing how recognizable Pompey is in his coins and busts and yet Julius Caesar’s depictions are far from consistent.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks [USER=93702]@Clavdivs[/USER] ! Those are some great imperatorial coins, especially the denarii. The Caesar elephant is especially worth of note. Thanks for sharing.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks AA! You know the coin you show might well be one of my favorite coins of yours. I remember well when <a href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/poll-7-panzerman-vs-10-ancient-aussie-round-1-cit-2017.294116/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/poll-7-panzerman-vs-10-ancient-aussie-round-1-cit-2017.294116/">you played it</a> in the 2017 Tournament. Great coin!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Holy gold and silver Batman! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie100" alt=":wideyed:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie100" alt=":wideyed:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> These coins are both exceptional! It’s not everyday you see imperatorial gold.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Curtisimo, post: 7902196, member: 83845"]That’s a wonderful photo! Sometimes the atmosphere is enhanced at night with all the architectural lighting. Since I mentioned it I’ll post a photo of the fountain from the hotel. [ATTACH=full]1364547[/ATTACH] There is a legend that Bernini sculpted the Nile on his Four Rivers to be reaching out in fear that the facade of Sant’ Angese would collapse on him. The facade was designed by his rival Borromini. I don’t think it is true because the chronology is off but it’s still a good story. :D [ATTACH=full]1364548[/ATTACH] That is an amazing example of the type [USER=89211]@eparch[/USER] ! Very cool that it comes from the same collection as mine. Do you happen to know if there is information available about Michael Kelly and his collection? I’ve done some searching but all I have found is records of sales. Mine also still has what I assume is his original circular tag. He definitely had great taste in coins. That is a wonderful addition of a very relevant coin type. The mystery behind these is fascinating. I also think that there is a lot of evidence to support the theory that the monogram examples were struck with RR gold. Nice example with clear legends. Thanks for sharing. What’s up buddy! It seems like I haven’t run into you as much on here lately. Great additions! Also lol to your observation about the reverse. It does seem a bit of an awkward way to walk around. Though I suppose if Pompey was having people attacked on their way to the forum like Domitius was it would make since to have people with club-axe-thingys walk around with you. :D Your Sextus Pompey coin is a real stunner (actually all of them are). It is amazing how recognizable Pompey is in his coins and busts and yet Julius Caesar’s depictions are far from consistent. Thanks [USER=93702]@Clavdivs[/USER] ! Those are some great imperatorial coins, especially the denarii. The Caesar elephant is especially worth of note. Thanks for sharing. Thanks AA! You know the coin you show might well be one of my favorite coins of yours. I remember well when [URL='https://www.cointalk.com/threads/poll-7-panzerman-vs-10-ancient-aussie-round-1-cit-2017.294116/']you played it[/URL] in the 2017 Tournament. Great coin! Holy gold and silver Batman! :wideyed::wideyed: These coins are both exceptional! It’s not everyday you see imperatorial gold.[/QUOTE]
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