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Message:: [QUOTE="Curtisimo, post: 3225276, member: 83845"]Welcome all to the well earned triumph of our 2018 CoinTalk Imperator!  What a game this year! We literally doubled our tournament size and saw some truly amazing entries and write ups along the way. Every player truly brought their A game! The Triumph Even for those members who are not lovers of Roman history like many of us ancient collectors you may still recall from [USER=51347]@Alegandron[/USER] 's triumph <a href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/c-imp-alegandrons-triumph-charity-coin-giveaway.295600/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/c-imp-alegandrons-triumph-charity-coin-giveaway.295600/">last year</a> that a triumph was a civic and religious event held in Ancient Rome to celebrate an individual for an important victory. Before we get to all that, however, let's recognize all the participants in this year's tournament that made it such a fun and successful event! [ATTACH=full]840647[/ATTACH] The Brave 32[USER=78656]@Ajax[/USER] [USER=87404]@Justin Lee[/USER] [USER=93702]@Clavdivs[/USER] [USER=75937]@Roman Collector[/USER] [USER=77077]@Theodosius[/USER] [USER=78411]@Nicholas Molinari[/USER] [USER=74712]@FitzNigel[/USER] [USER=87271]@AnYangMan[/USER] [USER=80147]@Ancient Aussie[/USER] [USER=91469]@Milesofwho[/USER] [USER=81887]@Parthicus[/USER] [USER=91461]@Ryro[/USER] [USER=87200]@ancient coin hunter[/USER] [USER=85496]@MontCollector[/USER] [USER=86815]@Dafydd[/USER] [USER=32619]@Jwt708[/USER] The Spectacular 16[USER=19463]@dougsmit[/USER] [USER=44132]@Bing[/USER] [USER=17567]@frankjg[/USER] [USER=86498]@Terence Cheesman[/USER] [USER=78244]@TypeCoin971793[/USER] [USER=95174]@BenSi[/USER] [USER=87080]@TheRed[/USER] [USER=77704]@panzerman[/USER] The Elite 8[USER=57495]@zumbly[/USER] [USER=91461]@Ryro[/USER] [USER=88526]@Jay GT4[/USER] [USER=37707]@iamtiberius[/USER] And finally, standing proudly on the digital winners podium... The Final 4!Our finals participants prove what a global event this year's tournament was as all four come from different countries spread all across the world. [ATTACH=full]840648[/ATTACH] Bronze Medal - Representing France - the only participant to make the podium both this year and last year. A great asset to the forum and a good friend - [USER=4298]@Cucumbor[/USER] Silver Medal - Representing Greece - A new collector who took the tournament by storm and proved that you don't have to have multiple years of experience to enjoy collecting and have great taste in coins - [USER=96635]@Pavlos[/USER] Electrum Medal - Representing Canada - One of the bright stars of the tournament who faced down a grueling path to victory and delivered beautiful coins and compelling write ups in every single round! - [USER=84744]@Severus Alexander[/USER] Gold Medal and 2018 Imperator - Representing the USA - Finishing off a masterful game with a flourish, showing the wide breadth of her interest and knowledge in ancient and medieval coins, our 2018 winner - ALL HAIL IMPERATOR CAESAR [USER=75563]@ancientcoinguru[/USER]!!! It was customary for the ancient Roman Triumphator to parade the spoils of his victory in front of the Roman people during his triumph to enhance his prestige. Our Imperator, in her infinite magnanimity, would never dream to flaunt her spoils so garishly as all that... [ATTACH=full]840649[/ATTACH]Whoa how did this picture get in here <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie93" alt=":troll:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie9" alt=":eek:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie14" alt=":angelic:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie14" alt=":angelic:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie14" alt=":angelic:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> In any case I thought it would be worthwhile to showcase the fantastic coins and write ups that led our Imperator to victory. Round 1<a href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/poll-4-4-ancientcoinguru-vs-29-theodosius-round-1-cit-2018.320615/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/poll-4-4-ancientcoinguru-vs-29-theodosius-round-1-cit-2018.320615/">https://www.cointalk.com/threads/poll-4-4-ancientcoinguru-vs-29-theodosius-round-1-cit-2018.320615/</a>[ATTACH=full]840650[/ATTACH]The Perrhaiboi (also spelled Perrhaebi)Ca. 450-400 B.C.Thessaly, Olosson or Phalanna mint. AR trihemiobol (14 mm, 1.04 g, 3 h)Obv: Warrior on horseback, wearing petasos and holding two lances, riding left; below, small altar. Rev: Π-[E]-P-A, Athena seated left, holding helmet; all within incuse square.Reference: BCD Thessaly II 547. Provenance: Ex BCD Collection Round 2<a href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/poll-21-4-ancientcoinguru-vs-13-frankjg-round-2-cit-2018.322085/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/poll-21-4-ancientcoinguru-vs-13-frankjg-round-2-cit-2018.322085/">https://www.cointalk.com/threads/poll-21-4-ancientcoinguru-vs-13-frankjg-round-2-cit-2018.322085/</a>[ATTACH=full]840658[/ATTACH] KINGS of THRACE. Rhoemetalkes I11 BC-12 ADMinted in ThraceAE25 – 12.72 gramsObv: BΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΡΟΙΜΕΤΑΛΚΟΥ, Jugate busts of Rhoemetalkes I and his Queen Pythodoris right.Rev: ΚΑΙΣΑΡΟΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΥ, Jugate busts of Augustus and Livia right, before Capricorn holding globeReference: SGIC 5397, RPC I 1708, Youroukova 185. Round 3<a href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/poll-25-4-ancientcoinguru-vs-21-ryro-round-3-cit-2018.322856/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/poll-25-4-ancientcoinguru-vs-21-ryro-round-3-cit-2018.322856/">https://www.cointalk.com/threads/poll-25-4-ancientcoinguru-vs-21-ryro-round-3-cit-2018.322856/</a>[ATTACH=full]840659[/ATTACH] CRUSADER Cyprus1310-1324 Henry II (second reign)AR gros 4.34gm - 16mmObv: Henry II seated on curule chair, with foreparts of lions at sides, facing, cloak fastened with brooch on his right shoulder; holding a scepter in his right hand and a globus cruciger in his left "hENRI REI DE" Rev: Cross of Jerusalem "+IERUSALEM E DE ChIPR"Reference: CCS 52 Semifinal<a href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/semifinal-2-4-ancientcoinguru-vs-24-pavlos-cit-2018.324552/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/semifinal-2-4-ancientcoinguru-vs-24-pavlos-cit-2018.324552/">https://www.cointalk.com/threads/semifinal-2-4-ancientcoinguru-vs-24-pavlos-cit-2018.324552/</a>[ATTACH=full]840660[/ATTACH] 16 BCAugustus (27 BC - 14 AD) Struck by L. Vinicius L.f. MoneyerRome mintAR denarius 3.72g - 19.50 mmObv: Equestrian statue of Augustus riding right on a low square pedestal inscribed S.P.Q.R/IMP/CAES in three lines; all before city wall with arched entrance. Rev: Cippus inscribed in six lines S.P.Q.R./IMP.CAE/QVOD.V/M.S.EX/EA.P.QIS/AD.A.DEReference: RIC632, RSC 543, SR1618 Championship<a href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/championship-4-ancientcoinguru-vs-27-severus-alexander.325787/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/championship-4-ancientcoinguru-vs-27-severus-alexander.325787/">https://www.cointalk.com/threads/championship-4-ancientcoinguru-vs-27-severus-alexander.325787/</a>[ATTACH=full]840661[/ATTACH]SKYTHIA, Olbia, Danubian Districtlater 5th-4th century BCAE 69 - 117.01 gm [cast coinage]Obv: Gorgoneion facing, of archaic style, with tongue protrudingRev: Sea eagle flying r., dolphin in talons, A-P-I-X around.Reference: SNG BM Black Sea-383, Anochin-168, SNG Stancomb-343, Sears 1682. 2018 Imperator Charity As with last year's tournament I pledge a donation to the charity of our Imperator 's choice. I have to say that that I think the charity chosen is especially appropriate. In the last several years many of our fellow CT friends have been seriously affected by natural disasters such as the devastating Hurricane Maria that hit Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands in 2017, Hurricane Harvey that devastated parts of the Gulf Coast in 2017 and Hurricane Florence that affected much of the Atlantic Coast in 2018 (and many other such disasters too numerous to name!).  Recovery from such events can take years and, unfortunately, the international spotlight often moves on long before the recovery is over, inadvertently taking a lot of much needed assistance with it. As such, our wise and noble Imperator has decreed that this year the charity to receive the pledged donation of $50 will be... [ATTACH=full]840662[/ATTACH] All Hands and Hearts - Smart Response is dedicated to helping address the long term needs of those affected by natural disasters. They have many programs active to help with the recovery of many of the disasters I mentioned plus many more. You can take a look through their active programs at the below link to get a sense of how broad their mission is. <a href="https://www.allhandsandhearts.org/our-programs/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.allhandsandhearts.org/our-programs/" rel="nofollow">https://www.allhandsandhearts.org/our-programs/</a> I chose to donate to general Hurricane relief in honor of ancientcoinguru and CoinTalk. [ATTACH=full]840664[/ATTACH] My donation will also be matched by my employer which brings the total up to: $100 for AHAH-SR (the whole name's a mouth full) Below you can read the mission statement of this worthy charity:<blockquote>All Hands and Hearts – Smart Response efficiently and effectively addresses the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by natural disasters. By listening to local people, and deploying our unique model of engaging volunteers to enable direct impact, we rebuild safe, resilient schools, homes and other community infrastructure. Through volunteer and community engagement, we aim to help families recover faster after natural disasters using our “smart response” strategy. By rebuilding in a disaster resilient way, we prepare them for future events and, through the process, strengthen both volunteers and communities.</blockquote>[/QUOTE]

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