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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;robinjojo, post: 8251177, member: 110226&quot;]That&#039;s a stunning stater!&nbsp; It is an excellent example of Celtic art at its best.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Syracusan tetradrachm is also a superb example of Greek portraiture. One of the most challenging feats for an engraver is to create a naturalistic, convincing facing portrait.&nbsp; Side portraits are comparatively easy.</p><p><br /></p><p>Not only is the Syracusan&#039;s portrait facing, it is facing three-quarters, which even more of a challenge in terms of getting the proportions right, creating depth, and getting the eyes, especially, correctly oriented. Artistically, the three-quarters portrait, compared to one that is simply facing full on, gives the subject more dynamism, grace and overall appeal.&nbsp; When I was drawing, or at least making a feeble attempt, I almost always chose the&nbsp; three-quarters orientation.&nbsp; I can understand why a coin of this caliber is worth what it is.</p><p><br /></p><p>In comparison, my Rhodian tetradrachm is a poor comparison to the Syracusan tetradrachm.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1453750[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>As for a stylish Celtic tetradrachm, here is my Janus type:</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1453753[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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