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Message:: [QUOTE="dougsmit, post: 3216802, member: 19463"]There are several pose variations of the Sauroktonos on coins.  They are most common in the Severan period. I prefer the young Apollo reaching toward the lizard as if his intent is to catch it with one quick grab.  This may not show intent to kill.  I have used the same sneak up and grab technique on local reptiles.  There are also coins showing Apollo about to throw a dart to spear the lizard.  Some dies show a great deal more grace in the pose than others.  The coins are not rare but really nice ones with clear lizards are not common. My best is a Geta assarion from Nicopolis.  It has a large and clear lizard.[ATTACH=full]836564[/ATTACH] My Septimius of Nikopolis  is a darter with arm pulled back ready to throw.[ATTACH=full]836565[/ATTACH] Another Nikopolis has the grabber pose.[ATTACH=full]836566[/ATTACH] This darter assarion has the diagonal leg in front of the straight leg.  Try standing in this pose if you dare. [ATTACH=full]836567[/ATTACH] This is more natural.[ATTACH=full]836568[/ATTACH] I do have one Aurelius.[ATTACH=full]836569[/ATTACH] I believe the city Nikopolis must have owned a copy of the statue .... or the original?[/QUOTE]