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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Coin of the Day => Topic started by: okidoki on September 12, 2019, 01:18:06 pm
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Reference.
RPC III, 1396; Metcalf --
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P
Bust draped right
Reverse inscription COS III
Reverse design Apollo Lairbenos riding r., holding double axe over l. shoulder.
10.14 gr
30 mm
7h
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-157838
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WOW!!!
PeteB
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Great coin!
- Walter
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Dear coin friends,
Thank you very much, 2e known specimen.
It would fit very nice in my catalog of Hadrian coinage "one day "
Best
Eric
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Hi Eric, congratulations on acquiring such a rare and fascinating coin. I have not seen this issue before, and it strikes me that the horse is clearly doing a Spanish Walk. The original purpose of the start of the movement in the wild is to challenge a rival. Training can extend it into a graceful walk, this but requires a lot of time and patience, and some horses never manage to learn it. It makes me think it is probable trained horses performed this and other kinds of movement for ceremonial occasions in the Roman world.
The first YouTube clip shows a horse challenging another with the start of the movement-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti2Y1xE-xP0
The second YouTube shows a good example of a Spanish Walk-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srFv-8MAW2A
Best regards,
Steve
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I have only just seen this an my response is WOW. Fantastic coin.
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Thank you coin friends
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Indeed, a wonderful coin!
Jochen