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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;iamtiberius, post: 3179369, member: 37707&quot;]Some references describe the critter in left field on this series of drachmae as a rabbit or mouse. I think we&#039;ve <a href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/antigonos-i-monophthalmos-drachm-mouse-or-rabbit.266871/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/antigonos-i-monophthalmos-drachm-mouse-or-rabbit.266871/">established </a>it&#039;s a jerboa. Thanks [USER=56859]@TIF[/USER]</p><p>You may be able to find one that is more &quot;Rabbity.&quot; I think I paid $119 for it.</p><p><img src="https://www.cointalk.com/attachments/antigonus-drachm-75-percent-png.430021/" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Antigonos I Monophthalmos. </b>As Strategos of Asia, 320-306/5 BC, or king, 306/5-301 BC. AR Drachm (16.5mm, 4.18 g, 8h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Lampsakos mint. Struck circa 310-301 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / AΛEΞAN∆POY Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; mouse in left field, ME monogram below throne. Price 1423; ADM II Series XIV</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://www.cointalk.com/attachments/2015-07-26-15-13-07-jpg.430022/" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>There were hemidrachmae minted in Euboia with an eagle attacking/carrying a rabbit on the reverse with its talons; but that may be too gruesome depending on your grandchild&#039;s age/demeanor. </p><p><br /></p><p>The only roman series I can think of is the Hadrian travel series; with a rabbit at the foot of Hispania on the reverse. You can get lower end denarii examples for sub $150</p><p><br /></p><p>- Michael[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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