No coin, but nice Corinthian Repro Helmet

Well I do not have a coin to display, but I do have a Corinthian Style Helmet that any warrior would be proud to wear. Obtained at a Greek Festival in my area many years ago.

Great dust collector, but I like it.

 

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Awesome,must of been a pain to use that as head protection back then though.

 

Thanks, you can see the dusting lady in background.

 

Have you ever put it on before?

 

I miss the days of such elaboration.

 

No, my head would get stuck, firemen will come, jaws of life will come out, my head stays in helmet......

 

What more could your blushing bride ask for?

 

I'm afraid that's a fantasy piece made by someone who didn't really know how helmets worked

 

You are correct, but I like it.

 

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I don't know, but wearing that into battle seems like wearing a sign reading "get me, I'm important".

 

Speaking of helmets, does anyone know if the soldier emperors of the latter Roman period actually wore them into battle? I am specifically curious about whether the radiate crown (specifying an antoninianus) would actually be incorporated into the helmet like they do on the coinage. (Probus, I am thinking of you, buddy!) If they did wear them it might cause unwanted attention as @kevin McGonigal suggests!