Treasure, but no trove

http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/comme...706446,00.html

On 10 Feb 2006 04:50:04 -0800, "stonej"
wrote:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/comme...706446,00.html

Granted, I know less than nothing about these early gold coins, but
the coin pictured looks to me like a 100% fake tourist piece. From
the perfect roundness to the unbelievably flat fields, I would never
think that it could be real, considering the low overall quality of
coins minted in this time period. If I had to guess, I would say it
was a modern fantasy 'Medieval Faire' type medal with the portrait
loosely copied from an old Constantinian era copper and a contrived
legend that was not meant to be taken seriously. I am waiting for
someone to come forth with a few of its die matched brothers purchased
as souvenirs in the last ferw years.

The problem with many museums is that they see what they want to, and
often ignore obvious signs to the contrary, because the curators have
a 'theory' as to what it all means.


Reclining Buddha

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Granted, I know less than nothing about these early gold coins, but

You should have stopped right there..... but too late

On 10 Feb 2006 13:13:14 -0800, "stonej"
wrote:

Granted, I know less than nothing about these early gold coins, but

You should have stopped right there..... but too late


Good one!


Reclining Buddha

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