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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Curtisimo, post: 2701328, 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]608008[/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><font size="6">#4 [USER=72818]@Mikey Zee[/USER] </font></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]608010[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Julia Domna Augusta 194-217 AD.,mother ofCaracallaand Geta</p><p><b>AR Denarius, </b>Laodicea ad Mar(Syria)mint 199-207 AD., under Septimius Severus</p><p>Dia.: 20 mm</p><p>Wt.: 3.68 g</p><p>Obv.: IVLIA AVGVSTA, drapedbust right</p><p>Rev.: PIETAS PVBLICA,Pietasstanding left,raising both handslightedand garlandedaltarto left</p><p>Ref.: RIC IV 643(Severus) RSC 156</p><p>Extremely fine,scarce, part of a Hoard of Roman silver coins</p><p><br /></p><p><b><u>Price:</u></b> $65 (recent purchase)</p><p><br /></p><p><b><u>Why It’s Cool:</u></b></p><p>Coins Of Julia Domna&nbsp; from the Laodicea mint are widely regarded as the most lovely and artistic of her series. Purchased for $65.00 hammer, I considered it a bargain for the price. Being the wife of an Emperor and the mother of two others, let alone being well known for her powerful influence, intellect and beauty makes her one of the most remarkable of the all of the imperial ladies and one of the most tragic.</p><p><br /></p><p><font size="6">#13 [USER=78411]@Nicholas Molinari[/USER] </font></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]608011[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>CAMPANIA, Neapolis, c.317/310 to 270 BC.</p><p><b>Quarter Unit, </b>Taliercio-; Potamikon-</p><p>Obv.: Head of Apollo to right</p><p>Rev.: Forepart of Acheloios Sebethos as a man-faced bull to right, [dolphin above], D in field between legs.</p><p>Wt.: 1.83g.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p><b><u>Price:</u></b> $40 (recent purchase)</p><p><br /></p><p><b><u>Why It’s Cool:</u></b></p><p>Well struck for the type, and this variety is unique and unpublished (It is not featured in Potamikon)!</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>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>…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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