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In respected Monk scholar - James USSHER's book (from 1658) reprint (8-2010) "The Annals of the World" (History from 4004 BC to 73 AD) :

Ussher mentions on page 677 to 678 that Brutus met with much gold and silver from Queen Polemocratia because she lost her had recently LOST by murder her KING husband to the PTB in Rome at that time = 43 BC.

She gave Brutus much gold and silver to coin - in exchange he took her son and placed him in Cyzicum for safety and education.

Quoted "Appian Civil Wars 1. 4. c.10. (75) 4:267."

My humble guess would be that Brutus coined that supply in CALLATIS (now near Romania) with some MITHRADATES VI coins for the ones that respected them as fighters from Pontus and surrounding ares for Brutus: and some a KOSON coins for his Roman followers. I have pictures but this site is new to me and not too friendly.

 

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Once again, it's that time of year.

Happy Birthday, Sol Invictus!

 

Happy birthday, Sol Invictus!



Nothing like a little paganism to get the day going

 

Constantine Billon follis, RIC VII Rome 46 (R5), SRCV IV 16126, Cohen VII -, F, 1st officina, Rome mint, 3.512 grams, 20.1 mm, die axis 0o, 316 A.D.;

Obv: IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right;
Rev: SOLI INVICTO COMITI D N, Sol standing left, radiate, nude but for chlamys over shoulders, raising right hand commanding the sun to rise, globe in left, star left, crescent right, R P in exergue;
Ex: Forvm Ancient Coins.

 

Constantine I RIC VII 135

Constantine I AE3, 317, Trier, Officina 1 CONSTANTINVS P F AVG Laureate, cuirassed bust right SOLI INVIC - TO COMITI Sol, radiate, standing facing, head left, nude but for chlamys across left shoulder, right hand raised, globe in left hand which is turned out T | F across fields . ATR in exergue 19 mm x 20 mm, 3.13g RIC VII, 135

 

"Undefeated sun, glowing benefactor, we thank you for this day!"

 

here's a sol coin i picked up this year, happy birthday buddy.



it's also my dogs birthday...happy 10th birthday max!

 

congratulations

 

Happy birthday Chris's dog.

 

Happy Birthday, dawg!

 

From celebrating the sun god to celebrating Santa Claus and elfs, and the shop till you drop mantra... we sure have come a long way in 2,000 years. Makes you wonder what humans will be celebrating on this day 2000 years from now. Hopefully something not involving shopping. All I have to say is thank the gods for the internet and online shopping because malls have become unbearable...specially this time of year. Had to go buy a pair of shoes for myself the other day after one of my pairs broke, and after 1 hour of trying to find parking, and another hour navigating the sea of people, I wanted to just go crazy.

 

Hey chrsmat => Larry asked me to pass-on Happy Birthday wishes to your cool dog, Max!! (woof-woof-bark!!)



=> oh, and here is my 2015 addition to this sweet ol' Sol thread ...

Victorianus

 

All those pictures of dogs are making me miss mine. I lost my dog to cancer a year ago.

 

My favorite Sol!

 

It's amazing how much Constantine's portrait varies in his coinage, but at least that Beatles haircut never changes. I can always spot a Constantine by his haircut.

 

How the Sallent clan celebrates Sol Invictus day at my cousin's:

It wouldn't be a party without 5 pigs, 65 guests, 6 cases of beer, 20 bottles of wine, and tons of Cuban food.

Here are the pigs being cooked Cuban-style


The pigs are cooked Cuban style...which means they are stuffed inside with black rice and beans, and cooked in a metal box with a fire underneath.

Here's the inside of one of the pigs:


There you can see all the black rice and beans stuffing.

In addition to the pig and the alcohol, there was tons of yuca, tamales, and other typical Cuban dishes. What the pictures can't capture is the Cuban music and the lively atmosphere, so I'll leave that to your imaginations.


Basically, there are three rules to the party:
1) Eat all you want
2) Drink all you want
3) Dance all you want

Happy Sol Invictus day, and Merry Christmas everyone!

 

That looks seriously amazing!

 

Constantine I, Rome mint



Constantine I, London mint



Licinius I, London mint

 

Before posting those pictures, maybe I should have put a warning for vegetarians and people who dont eat pork for whatever reason. I keep forgetting not everyone has as much a love of pork meat as Cubans. For those of Cuban descent pork meat is as much a cultural thing as cigars. I've yet to meet a Cuban who doesn't eat pork. Even my Jewish Cuban friends eat pork. It's just that much a part of our culture.

 

A Galienus with Sol I used to own: