The Monkey King

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by hotwheelsearl, Jul 22, 2020.

  1. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    A good contender for the Ugliest Portrait thread, but I can't find it right now.

    This barbaric imitation of "somebody" straight up looks like a monkey. At 13mm, it's a rather small FTR.

    Thanks @tenbobbit!

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    hotwheelsearl, Jul 22, 2020
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  3. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    Looks like a barbaric imitation of a Falling Horsman.
     
    furryfrog02, Jul 22, 2020
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  4. Justin Lee

    Justin Lee I learn by doing

    This one has a similar vibe going on , but nothing like yours... Wow!

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    Celtic or Barbarian imitation
    Imitating Magnentius Centenionalis
    Circa mid 4th Century AD
    Obverse: DN MAGNEN-[TIVS PF AVG], crude rendering of draped and cuirassed male bust right, A or H behind.
    Reverse: VICTORIAE [DD NN AVG ET CAE], crude rendering of two victories holding wreath above altar inscribed TOV/???/? in 3 lines; indecipherable mintmark in exergue.
    Based on RIC VIII 307
     
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