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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;svessien, post: 5245078, member: 15481&quot;]Thank you for a good write-up!</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1218301[/ATTACH] </p><p>Moneyer: Q. Minucius M.f. Thermus</p><p><br /></p><p>Date: 103 B.C.</p><p><br /></p><p>Obverse: Helmeted head of Mars, left (helmet has long crest and plume on each side). Border of dots.</p><p><br /></p><p>Reverse: Q·THERM·MF: Roman soldier fighting barbarian soldier in protection of fallen comrade. Border of dots.</p><p><br /></p><p><i><font size="3">This reverse of this coin records the brave deeds of the moneyer&#039;s ancestor and namesake, who was consul in 193 BC. He was engaged in a severe contest with the Ligurians and is said to have distinguished himself by his bravery.</font></i></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1218297[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Elagabalus 218-222 AD, AR Antoninianus. 218-219 AD.</p><p><br /></p><p>Obverse: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, radiate draped bust right</p><p><br /></p><p>Reverse: MARS VICTOR, Mars advancing right, naked save for cloak floating behind waist, holding transverse spear and trophy over shoulder.</p><p><br /></p><p>Reference: RSC 113. RIC 122, BMC 17[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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