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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Curtisimo, post: 2700243, member: 83845&quot;]Hello and welcome to the first round of the 2017 CoinTalk Coin Imperator Tournament.&nbsp; If you aren’t aware of the tournament then you can read about it here.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/ancients-announcing-the-first-annual-cointalk-coin-imperator-tournament-2017.293824/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/ancients-announcing-the-first-annual-cointalk-coin-imperator-tournament-2017.293824/">https://www.cointalk.com/threads/ancients-announcing-the-first-annual-cointalk-coin-imperator-tournament-2017.293824/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]607627[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Please take a minute to appreciate the excellent coins shown below and cast your votes.&nbsp; A <b>BIG</b> thanks to both our contestants for sharing these cool examples!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><font size="6">#2 [USER=44132]@Bing[/USER]</font></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]607628[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>MARCUS ANTONIUS</p><p><b>AR Denarius</b>, Patrae 32-31 BC</p><p>Dia.: 17 mm</p><p>Wt.: 3.19 g</p><p>Obv.: ANT AVG III VIR R P C, Praetorian galley, thyrsos behind prow</p><p>Rev.: LEG III. Legionary eagle between two standards</p><p>Ref.: RSC 27</p><p><br /></p><p><b><u>Price:</u></b> $75 (Purchased in 2017)</p><p><br /></p><p><b><u>Why It’s Cool:</u></b></p><p>Legio III Gallica was levied by Julius Caesar around 49 BC, for his civil war against the conservative republicans led by Pompey. The legion took part in all Julius Caesars campaigns against his enemies, including the battles of Pharsalus and Munda. Following Caesars death, III Gallica was integrated in the army of Mark Antony for his campaigns against the Parthians. They were included in the army levied by Fulvia and Lucius Antonius to oppose Octavian, but ended by surrendering in Perugia, in the winter of 41 BC. </p><p><br /></p><p>After the battle of Actium and Antonys suicide, the III Gallica was sent again to the East, where they garrisoned the province of Syria. III Gallica was used in Gnaeus Domitius Corbulos campaign against the Parthians over the control of Armenia. Corbulos successes triggered emperor Neros paranoia of persecution and eventually the general was forced to commit suicide. After this, III Gallica is transferred to Moesia province, in the Danube border.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><font size="6">#15 [USER=82549]@gsimonel[/USER] </font></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]607629[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Probus, A.D. 276-282</p><p><b>AE Antoninianus</b>, Serdica mint</p><p>Obv: IMP M AVR PROBVS AVG - Probus, radiate and helmeted bust, left, holding shield and spear over right shoulder.</p><p>Rev: S-O-LI INVICT-O - Sol in spread quadriga, holding whip.</p><p>KA[dot]Gamma in exergue.</p><p><br /></p><p><b><u>Price:</u></b> $3 (as part of a batch of 20 coins for $60 – Recent purchase)</p><p><br /></p><p><b><u>Why It’s Cool:</u></b></p><p>This coin was an unrecognizable black blob--around 1/4&quot; think--when I received it, and I cleaned it up using electrolysis. There were several other coins in the batch that cleaned up very nicely, too, but this was easily the best.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The comment section of this thread will be open for shameless lobbying, good natured discussion and for anyone to explain their voting logic if they choose. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I know that I don’t have to tell you fine, upstanding ladies and gentlemen this but remember to keep the banter civil, respectful and POSITIVE lest the mods become upset with us.&nbsp; Remember this is all in fun and will benefit a good cause no matter who wins <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>…and of course <span style="color: #ff0000">PLEASE post your relevant examples pile on style!</span>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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