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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Johndakerftw, post: 7362086, member: 76543&quot;]Hi Everyone,</p><p><br /></p><p>I hope you&#039;re enjoying the Easter weekend!</p><p><br /></p><p>After a bit of a detour, the prize from [USER=83845]@Curtisimo[/USER]&#039;s Guess the Cointalker 2021 contest offered by [USER=77077]@Theodosius[/USER] that [USER=57495]@zumbly[/USER] so kindly passed onto me has finally arrived!</p><p><br /></p><p>There are four coins and they all fit perfectly into the main theme of my collection - coins of people, places and things connected to the Bible.</p><p><br /></p><p>First up is the &#039;jumping star.&#039;</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1283099[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>The Star of Bethlehem coin from Antioch.&nbsp; It has been suggested that the reverse refers to the star that shone over Bethlehem over 2000 years ago.</p><p><br /></p><p>Next up:</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1283100[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Here is a Class G Follis with a portrait of Christ on the obverse and the Virgin Mary on the reverse.&nbsp; If anyone can help narrow down the attribution, that would be much appreciated!</p><p><br /></p><p>Third:</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1283101[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>An LRB of either Constans or Constantius II with a Chi-Rho on the reverse banner.&nbsp; I often get the two mixed up.&nbsp; I think the mint is Siscia.</p><p><br /></p><p>Last, but not least:</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1283102[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>From Ephesus we have this coin with a bee on the obverse and a stag on the reverse.&nbsp; It was minted a little over 200 years before Paul ventured into the area.</p><p><br /></p><p>Needless to say, I&#039;m super excited!&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you to Curtismo, zumbly, Theodosius and everyone for making it such a fun contest!</p><p><br /></p><p>This year has been off to a great numismatic start for me.&nbsp; I hope to continue with [USER=84744]@Severus Alexander[/USER]&#039;s AMCC 3 auction.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks everyone!</p><p><br /></p><p>Take care and stay safe.</p><p><br /></p><p>Erin[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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