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<p>[QUOTE="Ken Dorney, post: 2719520, member: 76086"]Hmm. A really interesting thread, much more so for the correlation to modern political and cultural transition we are now experiencing than for the coins themselves (not that I do not like the series, as I do). </p><p><br /></p><p>To my mind: these coins clearly represent a city gate and not a camp gate. I feel that the image and message conveyed by the series is something along the lines of 'our cities are well protected and defended'. What is commonly called a 'turret' is clear to me a signal structure. </p><p><br /></p><p>During this time of tumult and invasion/migration simple citizens would want to be reassured that they were safe, that their homes were not to be violated. Thus, the strong image of strength (and this translates to modern society around the world). </p><p><br /></p><p>This can easily be linked to many other cultures, times and structures (but for various reasons). Wall of China, Hadrians Wall, Antoninus' Wall (less known and appreciated), Berlin Wall, Israel, America, the list goes on. </p><p><br /></p><p>It really is an interesting topic and one that could potentially get political (but I would appreciate it if it did not; I grow weary of politics. I would prefer to stay in my nerd space of history). But it is impossible to ignore the direct correlation between the past and the present.</p><p><br /></p><p>It might be an interesting debate to see what comes of the past and present but that isn't for this forum.</p><p><br /></p><p>Hmm. Ending this I realize that while I always loved the series, I dont own an example. I should seek one out. Anyone have a nice EF+?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Ken Dorney, post: 2719520, member: 76086"]Hmm. A really interesting thread, much more so for the correlation to modern political and cultural transition we are now experiencing than for the coins themselves (not that I do not like the series, as I do). To my mind: these coins clearly represent a city gate and not a camp gate. I feel that the image and message conveyed by the series is something along the lines of 'our cities are well protected and defended'. What is commonly called a 'turret' is clear to me a signal structure. During this time of tumult and invasion/migration simple citizens would want to be reassured that they were safe, that their homes were not to be violated. Thus, the strong image of strength (and this translates to modern society around the world). This can easily be linked to many other cultures, times and structures (but for various reasons). Wall of China, Hadrians Wall, Antoninus' Wall (less known and appreciated), Berlin Wall, Israel, America, the list goes on. It really is an interesting topic and one that could potentially get political (but I would appreciate it if it did not; I grow weary of politics. I would prefer to stay in my nerd space of history). But it is impossible to ignore the direct correlation between the past and the present. It might be an interesting debate to see what comes of the past and present but that isn't for this forum. Hmm. Ending this I realize that while I always loved the series, I dont own an example. I should seek one out. Anyone have a nice EF+?[/QUOTE]
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