C IMP ALEGANDRON'S TRIUMPH (+ Charity & Coin Giveaway)

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That's a cool idea Fitz. Were you looking to put together a few examples from different ancient regions to pass around as an interest generator or are you planning to teach some on how the ancient economy worked?

I wish even my college history classes had delved more into the ancient economy. It seems like such a seminal subject but it gets overlooked a lot.

 

i mostly use my collection as "interest pieces." I'm thinking more an assignment for my honors students to identify the emperor and the symbolism on the coin, then do a write up of the events that occurred when the coin was issued. This gives them the chance to really interact with an object from the past, plus exercise that 'detective work' part of history.

I was planning on trying to get a variety of emperors and reverses from an upcoming coin show (likely just some cheap LRBs...), and fill in with some odd duplicates I have in my collection which will be easy enough to read and identify (if I gave them anything too worn, the kids would give up in frustration - unlike myself in high school who sought this stuff out).

I'll emphasize my request for the coin is only if no one else comes forward. I'd hate to take away from a young numismatist with a real interest.

 

The coin and program has a wider reach with several students participating, each year, and over several years versus just ONE young numismatist possessing it. It is similar to transaction velocity, more young people will be touching and exposed to the coin.

I vote Fitz's route would have a wider and greater impact towards attracting young numismatists to the hobby. That is the ultimate intent.

 

I have really enjoyed this tournament. Thanks to all who participated, and a special thanks to @Curtisimo for organizing this fun event!

I just gave $55, to bring the total to $700 to diabetes charities!
Transaction Date: 5/3/17
Honor
Honoree First Name: Imperator Alegandron
Honoree Last Name: and Killion
Occasion: Other
1. Your Gift
Level: Other
Amount: $55.00

 

Thank you so much for your wonderful generosity. It deeply touches me.

 

I have been blown away by the direction this thread has taken... really cool!

As far as the coin giveaway goes we have one entrant and it was a great one.

As such our wise Imperator has decreed that the prize coin will go to @FitzNigel so that he can use it as a tool to help teach young people about ancient history. I can't think of a more worthwhile use for one of my coins and I'm happy to pass it on to you Fitz.



Please PM me with your info so I can get it mailed to you

If you find the time I would also be super interested in a follow up post in the future to update us all on how your great idea to use coins in a history class pans out!

Cheers,
Curtis

 

My many thanks then, @Alegandron and @Curtisimo! I will endeavor to make the most of the coin, although It will not likely find its way into my classroom until November (I don't usually get to the Roman Empire until then...)

 

Hail Alegandron!

 

..get medieval 'bout it

 

Just wanted to let everyone know that the Gordonian Sestertius has safely arrived, and it will be safely stored away until such time as it will be man-handled by my students next fall (which I may not be able to give photo updates - limitations on taking pictures of kids without parents permission, etc. the woes of no longer teaching at the college level...)



It looks and feels great in hand! My thanks again to @Alegandron and @Curtisimo for their generosity!

 

I think this is wonderful! I hope they man-handle it a lot! The whole idea is to spark interest and learning. Glad you are the catalyst! Fun!

 

Nice to see Gordo made it safe and sound after his long journey to start his new career as a teacher

Couldn't have gone to better dude Fitz. Hope your students enjoy the opportunity to interact with a bit of history.

...also one final big thanks to all of you who participated in this thread and in the tournament before it. I'm very glad I started participating in the forum. You folks have retstored my faith in humanity

Oh and ALL HAIL THE IMPERATOR!

 

How awesome!

 

Here's to the Imperator and to the gang of CT Ancients

 

It's so cool to be a member of this friendly community !

Q