Confused Usurper from Gaul

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  1. kolyan760

    kolyan760 Well-Known Member

    im just curious to know , did ancient engravers did that on purpose or .. CKe79wLRx4rMsGQ5W6mGYyL862bX3x.jpg Pls guys comment bellow what you think
     
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  3. gsimonel

    gsimonel Well-Known Member

    Do what on purpose? I'm not sure what you are questioning. The expression on the obverse portrait? Perhaps someone was carving his portrait just as a servant entered and told him that Marius was at the door.
     
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  4. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    He looks bewildered or sad. On purpose? I doubt it. Just the way the engraving turned out.
     
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  5. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    A nice and expressive portrait! Mine:

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    Postumus, AD 260-269
    AE “Double" Sestertius, 33mm, 24.9g, 12h; Colonia Agrippinensis or Treveri mint.
    Obv.: IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG; Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
    Rev.: LAETITIA AVG (AVG in exergue); Galley left, four rowers and steersman
     
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  6. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    kool coin...i still lack a Postumus in my collection of any sort...
     
  7. Ocatarinetabellatchitchix

    Ocatarinetabellatchitchix Well-Known Member

    Hummm...reminds me of a certain 2001 movie from Tim Burton...

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