Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/04/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Tarek, Seleucus got the worse part of that deal in 305 BC! You are quite correct on the lighting, a half-silvered mirror to effectively create axial illumination. For many years I photographed coins for the American Numismatic Association; they use those photos as stock and publish as the need arises, surprisingly frequently. This coin is my own, the ANA's interests are mainly US and mine are ancient. Best, John I forgot to mention the anchor - Apollo gave Seleucus' mother a ring with an anchor insignia after fathering him. The anchor reminds us of his divine parentage. Tarek Charara wrote: > Nice coin and nice picture! Is that your collection? It looks like your > picture is through a 45? glass with the lighting at 90?, correct? > > > All the best from the south of France! > > Tarek > > ------------------------------------------------- > Tarek Charara > <http://www.tarekcharara.com> > > NO ARCHIVE > > > > > Le 26 avr. 10 ? 20:21, John Nebel a ?crit : > >> http://www.ancientmoney.org/greek_kingdoms/seleucusi_quadriga_tet.html >> >> Seleucus I, one of the diadochi, lost a battle with the Indian >> Chandragupta in 305 BC. He ceded considerable territory in exchange >> for 500 war elephants, probably the oldest or sickest of >> Chandragupta's many thousands. >> >> A good politician, Seleucus commemorated his loss as a victory and >> issued coinage to let his empire know. >> >> John >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information