TIF Posted August 1 · Supporter Share Posted August 1 (edited) Back by popular demand, or at least by a nudge from @Ryro, let's pick up where we left off 10 years ago 😁. You don't have to do any fancy photoshopping (but feel free!), just show a coin that you think looks like something or someone else. Here are some from a decade ago. Not all of them are my coins or even my ideas but I will credit them if possible. Genius Terrae Africae on the obverse of Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio denarius totally looks like Bill the Cat (Ack!): @Carthago's coin? Nero totally looks like John Belushi: Apollo on this Colophon hemiobol totally looks like Marty Feldman: Parthian king totally looks like Billy Gibbons: Bring on your TLLs! Edited August 1 by TIF 15 6 3 2 5 7 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIF Posted August 1 · Supporter Author Share Posted August 1 These Etrurian sea creatures totally look like Dr. Seuss drew them. Or maybe the other way around 😄. 16 5 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted August 1 · Member Share Posted August 1 1 hour ago, TIF said: Back by popular demand, or at least by a nudge from @Ryro, let's pick up where we left off 10 years ago 😁. You don't have to do any fancy photoshopping (but feel free!), just show a coin that you think looks like something or someone else. Here are some from a decade ago. Not all of them are my coins or even my ideas but I will credit them if possible. Genius Terrae Africae on the obverse of Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio denarius totally looks like Bill the Cat (Ack!): @Carthago's coin? Nero totally looks like John Belushi: Apollo on this Colophon hemiobol totally looks like Marty Feldman: Parthian king totally looks like Billy Gibbons: Bring on your TLLs! Belushi looks like a reincarnation of Nero 😮! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted August 1 · Supporter Share Posted August 1 (edited) Totally looks like @TIF RULES! Thanks for doing this. These are Here's a favorite, Roma being crowned by Genius TLL Baphomet being worshipped by children. Adorable! Am I right? Cornelius. Pub Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus. Denarius. 100 BC. Auxiliary mint of Rome. (Ffc-617). (Craw-329 / 1b). (Rsc-478). Anv .: Bust of young Hercules right, turned from spectator, wearing lion's skin, club over shoulder, shield and Latin letter K and dots behind. ROME, below. Rev .: LENT MAR F, (NT and MAR interlace), in exergue. Roma standing facing, being crowned by the Genius of the Roman People, same letter K between them, all within laurel-wreath. Ag. 2.95 g. VF. Purchased from Tauler & Fau 4/2021 The bust of Hercules must be identified with that of Hercules Respiciens which perhaps underlines the origin of the gens Cornelia (in this case, the father of our monetary) is not unlike the denarius of Tiberius Quinctius ( RCV. 174). For the law, there are two varieties, the second with P E S C for “pecunia erogata senatus consulto” which translates as (currency paid with the agreement of the Senate) which would seem to demonstrate a partition in this monetary issue. Monetary, Publius Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus, son of Marcus Claudius Marcellus is also the father of Cn و us Lentulus (RRC. 397). On the reverse, the unusual representation of Rome crowned by victory will be repeated later in 74 BC, this time associating the Genius of the Roman people crowned by Victory in the name of Publius Cornelius Lentulus Sphinter. History: In 100 BC Marius was consul for the sixth time with Lucius Valerius Flaccus. Marius restores order in Rome with the 'ultimum decretum'. Marcus Aquillius triumphs over the second slave revolt in Sicily. July 13, 100 BC is the traditionally accepted date of the birth of Julius Caesar. Edited August 1 by Ryro 11 3 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor KenDorney Posted August 1 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted August 1 I always thought this Pre-Colombian piece looks like: 12 1 3 1 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deinomenid Posted August 1 · Supporter Share Posted August 1 Luke Bryan -a country music singer- reminded me of Nero (again sorry) when he was performing a couple of years ago at SPAC, upstate NY. I mentioned this thought at the time which brings me to the following top tip - keep such thoughts/opinions to yourself as oddly most people don't seem to be focused on such things 😀 With apologies for my potato phone image of Mr Bryan warbling. Coin not mine - Wildwinds. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted August 1 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted August 1 Well you know about this guy....and his wife 11 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor KenDorney Posted August 1 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted August 1 5 hours ago, TIF said: Back by popular demand, or at least by a nudge from @Ryro, let's pick up where we left off 10 years ago 😁. Hope you dont mind, I posted yours to the FaceBook group (along to a link to Numisforums). Hoping to convert some people! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongShanks Posted August 1 · Member Share Posted August 1 First time poster (just joined today.) I have one. 10 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted August 1 · Member Share Posted August 1 (edited) Before buying this coin, I was not aware there are coins showing Marilyn Manson - let alone ancient coins! very pleasant surprise Another thing I would have never guessed - Kim Kardashian is also depicted on a Titus denarius. It's clearly her, since this is a family friendly forum I will not post an actual picture but you get the idea. History books teach us that Trajan Decius died in 251 in a battle with the Goths. Actually he is a Highlander and was definitely alive in the 20th century, with the name "Franz Joseph". We have no data, but he might very well be alive today. As for Julian II, you can only admire the artistry of the unofficial engraver. Edited August 1 by ambr0zie 10 4 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted August 1 · Supporter Share Posted August 1 Severus Alexander and Eminem 10 1 1 2 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furryfrog02 Posted August 1 · Supporter Share Posted August 1 Thanks for the laughs everyone. I've had an absolute dumpster fire of a week and this made me laugh. Much needed. Keep them coming! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postvmvs Posted August 2 · Member Share Posted August 2 I bought this Gallienus from Milan mint because I liked the "swoopy" style of Pax on the reverse. I think that it totally looks like Freddie Mercury on stage. 12 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Julius Posted August 2 · Member Share Posted August 2 58 minutes ago, Postvmvs said: I bought this Gallienus from Milan mint because I liked the "swoopy" style of Pax on the reverse. I think that it totally looks like Freddie Mercury on stage. That Gallienus portrait is giving off strong Donald vibes as well. 😬 ive always thought this bust of Maximinus looked like David Duchovny… the truth is out there. 👽🛸 13 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Anthos Posted August 2 · Member Share Posted August 2 (edited) A flower? Peter Gabriel and Amisos Pontos (not my coin)... Edited August 2 by Phil Anthos 13 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TIF Posted August 2 · Supporter Author Share Posted August 2 (edited) Thanks for the additions, everyone! Some of those are absolutely uncanny (and hilarious 🤣) A few more from archives... Cupid on this C. Egnatius Maxsumus totally looks like Fiona from Shrek: Kabeiros totally looks like Captain Caveman. I think @Zumbly is now the lucky owner of this coin. Helios on this Rhodes hemidrachm totally looks like Rocky: Magnentius totally looks like Nancy: Edited August 2 by TIF 17 2 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted August 2 · Supporter Share Posted August 2 Similar pose and hairstyle, and facial likeness. Faustina II and Queen Victoria Faustina II AE As, Rome 161CE. 26mm, 12.85gr. RIC 1671, Cohen 201, Sear 5303 • Obverse Legend: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA • Type: Bust of Faustina II, draped, diademed, hair elaborately waved in nearly vertical lines and fastened in a low chignon at back of head, down cheek, curls, right . • Reverse Legend: SALVTI AVGVSTAE S C • Type: Salus, draped, seated left on low seat, feeding from patera in right hand snake coiled round altar. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrefn Posted August 2 · Supporter Share Posted August 2 This imitative solidus of Zeno features Lucy Wilde of the Despicable Me movies. Even her arm is perfect. 13 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted August 2 · Member Share Posted August 2 Adrian Brody (actor) Maximinus Thrax 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted August 3 · Supporter Share Posted August 3 Let's get things straight, nobody is making fun of Mario. I'm merely pointing out it TLL: TTL, a goddess on the John, dropping a duece, with her foot on a basketball, whilst reading the Sunday comics. ... due to budgetary restraints you get an old guy on the John whom has forgotten to drop his drawers before making with the #2 And lastly, you don't have to look too close to see that Vespasians been, 8 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIF Posted August 3 · Supporter Author Share Posted August 3 11 hours ago, Hrefn said: This imitative solidus of Zeno features Lucy Wilde of the Despicable Me movies. Even her arm is perfect. Totally!! 😄 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongShanks Posted August 3 · Member Share Posted August 3 ---- -------- Apameia, Phrygia, Metrod…[Μ]ΗΤΡΟΔ[Ω], magistrate, 88-40 BC Æ20 7.98g. 1h, aF, dark with yellow patina Obverse: Zeus head right, laureate Reverse: Artemis Anaitis cultus statue standing in draped shrine door; ΑΠΑΜΕ ΜΗΤΡΟΔΩ References: HGC 672; SG 5121v(mag); SNG von Aulock 3470v(mag); BMC 89 7 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted August 26 · Supporter Share Posted August 26 Oh no! I just stumbled across another totally looks like: 4 3 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Anthos Posted August 26 · Member Share Posted August 26 Ooooooo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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