My latest CNG win will take awhile to arrive, but here's one from their auction a fortnight ago that was just delivered today. I had noticed offered in that auction a slew of familiar coins, all of which were owned by our CT friend @Mikey Zee. Mikey hasn't posted here since the beginning of the year, and I don't know why he decided to sell his coins, or if he's still collecting. He was always a cheerful and enthusiastic presence on the board and I hope all is well with him. Hopefully, we'll get to see him around again. This T. Carisius denarius was one of my favorite coins of his and I'm glad I was able to win it. My photos taken today don't do it justice. It's nicer in hand and deserves a better pic. ROMAN REPUBLIC, Imperatorial Period AR Denarius. 3.93g, 18mm. Rome mint, 46 BC. T. Carisius, moneyer. Crawford 464/1; Sydenham 983. O: Head of Sibyl Herophile right, hair elaborately decorated with jewels and enclosed in a sling and tied with bands. R: T•CARISIVS, Sphinx seated right; III•VIR in exergue. Ex Mikey Zee Collection
I love this type. My example below. There is variety among the dies. Some with wings up, others wings down; some with straight legend, others curved.
That is a lovely coin @zumbly ! An awesome sphinx, pretty chick, sweet toning. Man, you are posting some top shelf stuff today!! I hope @Mikey Zee is doing well and returns some day!
Love that coin @zumbly ! Not too many coins with a Sphinx out there... I hope @Mikey Zee is doing well. I received a PM from him some time ago, and he was very happy. The only Sphinxes that I have, nothing like your beauty: Iberia Castulo Late 2nd C BC AE As 25mm Bust Nose Hand Sphinx Egypt SCARAB Middle Kingdom 2065-1650 BCE Scarabaeus Sphinx
