I'm pretty sure that's not an apple ...

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Roman Collector, Aug 14, 2018.

  1. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    The reverse of this sestertius of Faustina II issued under her father (RIC 1386b) supposedly depicts "Venus Genetrix standing left, holding apple and child in swaddling clothes."

    Faustina Jr VENERI GENETRICI Sestertius.jpg

    I dunno ... that doesn't look like an apple to me. In fact, it's clear that it's a cylindrical object with roundish logo on the side, a heap of whipped cream, and a straw.

    Faustina Jr VENERI GENETRICI Sestertius close up.jpg

    It can be nothing other than the Unicorn Frappucino!!

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  3. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    ahaha..something similar came to my mind too RC..><...kool koin!:)
     
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  4. Theodosius

    Theodosius Fine Style Seeker

    Nailed it!

    That is a nice portrait !

    John
     
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  5. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Thirsty! Nice coin.
     
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  6. lrbguy

    lrbguy Well-Known Member

    Okay, tasty drink in one hand, but what is that in her other, a turkey leg or an old microphone?
     
  7. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Thirsty and hungry!
     
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  8. Justin Lee

    Justin Lee I learn by doing

    A bowling pin.... She's definitely a bowler!
     
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  9. Cheech9712

    Cheech9712 Every thing is a guess

    Lol. Great guess. Kinda obvious huh
     
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  10. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

  11. Asdibhi

    Asdibhi New Member

    Very good project
     
  12. tenbobbit

    tenbobbit Well-Known Member

    Here is my Demeter holding Grain Ears supposedly, looks more like a Chicken to me -
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  13. Asdibhi

    Asdibhi New Member

    Hmmm very uniq coin
     
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  14. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    Definitely a chicken!
     
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  15. Severus Alexander

    Severus Alexander find me at NumisForums

    Definitely more appetizing than the "fruits" Carthage is offering on this coin :yack::
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