"In my opinion, sir, any officer who goes into action without his sword is improperly dressed"
-Jack Churchill, on his assault of a Nazi german camp riding a motorcycle with his bow and arrows, scottish claymore and bagpipes
That thread started of with exactly the same question, and looking at the last posts in that thread, there is no day more appropriate than today to revive it!
To celebrate America's embracing of the rainbow culture here's a very nice naked male with firm buttocks and great posture. Posting pictures of half naked women is sexist, homophobic and probably racist too. Let's hear a big cheer for the New America!
P.S. Has anyone noticed who started the original thread linked by Arno. Yep, the legless lazarus himself. Gone but never forgotten. RIP
Non illegitimis carborundum est. Excellent advice for all coins.
Make Numismatics Great Again!
Απόσπασμα: nalaberongCheck out the gams on this one
Is that an aryan symbol? Reminds me disturbingly of the Swastika...
"In my opinion, sir, any officer who goes into action without his sword is improperly dressed"
-Jack Churchill, on his assault of a Nazi german camp riding a motorcycle with his bow and arrows, scottish claymore and bagpipes
Απόσπασμα: pnightingaleTo celebrate America's embracing of the rainbow culture here's a very nice naked male with firm buttocks and great posture. Posting pictures of half naked women is sexist, homophobic and probably racist too. Let's hear a big cheer for the New America!
P.S. Has anyone noticed who started the original thread linked by Arno. Yep, the legless lazarus himself. Gone but never forgotten. RIP
lol This reminds of that picture you posted of Kaitlyn/Bruce Jenner's cat. This coin is supposed to be Vulcan at work on his forge. I do think it would have been more dramatic if he had been depicted in a toga. I have a 1957-R-one of the lowest mintage of this coin series.
Απόσπασμα: nalaberongCheck out the gams on this one
Is that an aryan symbol? Reminds me disturbingly of the Swastika...
No, this is the traditional Manx symbol.
Administrateur du catalogue, référent de nombreuses nations antiques et de la Lorraine.
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Απόσπασμα: nalaberongCheck out the gams on this one
Is that an aryan symbol? Reminds me disturbingly of the Swastika...
No, this is the traditional Manx symbol.
That is correct. This symbol is called a triskelion. It is an ancient symbol that was first found in Malta around 6000 years ago. The Isle of Man Three Legs Motto has been associated with the symbol since about 1300 A.D. “Quocunque Jeceris Stabit” literally translates to “Whithersoever you throw it, it will stand.”
I take it to mean that during times of hardship or if you knock down the Manx people, they will always land on their feet.
I always wanted this symbol on a coin from the first time I saw it. I am happy to say the coin in my country collection for the Isle of Man has it.
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Απόσπασμα: frncsbrennanAnd this femme fatale on the 1989 500 Schilling from Austria
Good ole Gustav Klimt from "Judith and the Head of Holofernes"
Wow, thanks for that information. I was able to track down the model for this painting. Her name is Adele Bloch-Bauer (1881–1925). The funny thing is last night I watched that movie Women in Gold with Helen Mirren playing Maria Altmann, who was Adele's niece. It is an excellent film which I highly recommend for those who haven't seen it.
Yeah, I saw the movie. One of my interest is Art Deco and Art Nouveau (Vienna Secession in Austria) design. Klimt was one of the amazing artist of that movement and I believe Adele was a stunning beauty for that time.
Απόσπασμα: ataltosYeah, I saw the movie. One of my interest is Art Deco and Art Nouveau (Vienna Secession in Austria) design. Klimt was one of the amazing artist of that movement and I believe Adele was a stunning beauty for that time.
Some of my favorites are the Italian 20 Centisimi 1908-1935, Italian 500 Lire 1958-2001, US Peace Dollar 1921-1935, US Dime (Mercury/Winged Liberty) 1916-1945, Poland "Jadwiga" coins 1932-1933, my current "girl" I am enamored with is the Latvian 5 Lati. I have been chasing her for a while, just haven't gotten around to picking her up.
"In my opinion, sir, any officer who goes into action without his sword is improperly dressed"
-Jack Churchill, on his assault of a Nazi german camp riding a motorcycle with his bow and arrows, scottish claymore and bagpipes
Too androgynous for my tastes mate. If I wanted a chick with 4 foot long arms and legs like an Olympic hurdler I'd marry Moochelle Obama.
I love strong women but I have had a lifelong rule; never sleep with anyone with bigger feet than me. If you young folks only learn one thing today, this should be it. Trust me.
Non illegitimis carborundum est. Excellent advice for all coins.
Make Numismatics Great Again!
Απόσπασμα: ataltosSome of my favorites are the Italian 20 Centisimi 1908-1935, Italian 500 Lire 1958-2001, US Peace Dollar 1921-1935, US Dime (Mercury/Winged Liberty) 1916-1945, Poland "Jadwiga" coins 1932-1933, my current "girl" I am enamored with is the Latvian 5 Lati. I have been chasing her for a while, just haven't gotten around to picking her up.
Easier now:
Administrateur du catalogue, référent de nombreuses nations antiques et de la Lorraine.
Catalogue administrator, numerous Antique nations and Lorraine referee.
Does anyone know the names or nicknames of these beauties? Some of them are images of real people, others are meant to symbolize some ideal of the nation's women, others are meant to be representative of strength, motherhood or other traits.
I'd like to know more about the background of the coins rather than just repeat the "hot chicks parade" we already had.
Non illegitimis carborundum est. Excellent advice for all coins.
Make Numismatics Great Again!
Latvian Milda, French Semeuse adapted from Marianne...
Administrateur du catalogue, référent de nombreuses nations antiques et de la Lorraine.
Catalogue administrator, numerous Antique nations and Lorraine referee.
This girl is so sexy, with great hair and a lovely hat - I just had to get it.
Still not sure if it is a coin, though it has 2003 date and on the other side it
has Queen Elizabeth II. So no country or denomination.
and is the first coin on the topic ... https://en.numista.com/forum/topic40029.html#p340377
It's Britannia, the personnification of Great Britain (like the Marianne). She appears on every farthing for a period of... about three hundred years? Though a full body shot.
"In my opinion, sir, any officer who goes into action without his sword is improperly dressed"
-Jack Churchill, on his assault of a Nazi german camp riding a motorcycle with his bow and arrows, scottish claymore and bagpipes
ataltosSome of my favorites are the Italian 20 Centisimi 1908-1935, Italian 500 Lire 1958-2001, US Peace Dollar 1921-1935, US Dime (Mercury/Winged Liberty) 1916-1945, Poland "Jadwiga" coins 1932-1933, my current "girl" I am enamored with is the Latvian 5 Lati. I have been chasing her for a while, just haven't gotten around to picking her up.
But the one from the 30ies is also my favourite coin. The 1931 is easy to get around here with some patience for around 25 euro a piece, the 29 and 32 are harder to come by.
pnightingaleTo celebrate America's embracing of the rainbow culture here's a very nice naked male with firm buttocks and great posture. Posting pictures of half naked women is sexist, homophobic and probably racist too. Let's hear a big cheer for the New America!
P.S. Has anyone noticed who started the original thread linked by Arno. Yep, the legless lazarus himself. Gone but never forgotten. RIP
ZacUK This girl is so sexy, with great hair and a lovely hat - I just had to get it. Still not sure if it is a coin, though it has 2003 date and on the other side it has Queen Elizabeth II. So no country or denomination. and is the first coin on the topic ... https://en.numista.com/forum/topic40029.html#p340377
It has the reverse image of the UK 2003 £2 coin, and is the same 40mm diameter ... N#13411
Just now took a quick night-time picture of it (inside a plastic capsule in a self-seal plastic bag) ...
EDIT: Now the next day and I made a better picture ...
EDIT: Now 4 days later and just won an original silver 2003 UK £2 coin - had to get it!
This anomymous wahine (Maori woman) no doubt was considered a looker for her era.
What about the Marianne who graces the French Polynesian and New Caledonian coinage
Or perhaps the Phillipine Liberty of the turn of the 20th century
Coin is corroded, but she has a great figure!
I love coins. Especially silver, gold and anything really old.
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ZacUK This girl is so sexy, with great hair and a lovely hat - I just had to get it. Still not sure if it is a coin, though it has 2003 date and on the other side it has Queen Elizabeth II. So no country or denomination. and is the first coin on the topic ... https://en.numista.com/forum/topic40029.html#p340377
It has the reverse image of the UK 2003 £2 coin, and is the same 40mm diameter ... N#13411
Just now took a quick night-time picture of it (inside a plastic capsule in a self-seal plastic bag) ...
EDIT: Now the next day and I made a better picture ...
EDIT: Now 4 days later and just won an original silver 2003 UK £2 coin - had to get it!
1998 Britannia
Indeed, I like that coin too. Thanks! I have the 2004 also …
I love the simplicity of it all. All that blank field draws your eye into the figure. That relaxed seated post, none of her items are excessively detailed. The very classic Greek pose. It's gorgeous.
The only thing I might change would be to tuck her boob back into the robe. I know it was “the style”, but it just feels out of place floating freely.
Plus it has a funky owl on it. 🦉
I have the 5oz version (the largest issued for the design), and its the largest piece of bullion in my collection.
Yes and with that coin, its proof that Britannia is the British take on Athena Nike (The Greek goddess of victory). She was always shown with her trident and owl for those who did not know.
I love coins. Especially silver, gold and anything really old.
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Kind of, it's a little more complex. Britannia first turned up on Roman coins once the Roman Empire conquered significant portions of the country.
So, the Romans would have used the roman goddess Minerva as a baseline rather than Athena. Indeed, there are temples to Minerva in the UK such as in Bath. However, Minerva also took on some of the attributes of earlier Celtic gods & goddesses as the Celtic & Roman religions/beliefs merged.
So Britannia is sort of the child of Minerva & the Celtic gods. Of course, Minerva is the (roughly speaking) Roman copy-paste of the Greek Athena.
The traceable lineage is definitely there, but to solely attribute her to Athena is perhaps too simplified.
However, Athena, Minerva, roman Britannia, and her initial revival during the restoration (~1660), all used spears as they were the more typical & useful battlefield equipment. The trident didn't show up until ~1800, once the British Empire began fuelled by domination on the seas.
Britannia is a truly fascinating symbol throughout the ages though.
It's the only coin I've ever seen on Numista which is blurred out because its explicit! Tbh, I don't think its particularly explicit given there's plenty of other nude coins.
Suppose its not sexy, but I thought this would be the best thread to bring it up in.
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Yikes, I thought those Palau mermaids were supposed to nice & not the “we're going to drown you & eat you. Not necessarily in that order” mermaids.
Kind of, it's a little more complex. Britannia first turned up on Roman coins once the Roman Empire conquered significant portions of the country.
So, the Romans would have used the roman goddess Minerva as a baseline rather than Athena. Indeed, there are temples to Minerva in the UK such as in Bath. However, Minerva also took on some of the attributes of earlier Celtic gods & goddesses as the Celtic & Roman religions/beliefs merged.
So Britannia is sort of the child of Minerva & the Celtic gods. Of course, Minerva is the (roughly speaking) Roman copy-paste of the Greek Athena.
The traceable lineage is definitely there, but to solely attribute her to Athena is perhaps too simplified.
However, Athena, Minerva, roman Britannia, and her initial revival during the restoration (~1660), all used spears as they were the more typical & useful battlefield equipment. The trident didn't show up until ~1800, once the British Empire began fuelled by domination on the seas.
Britannia is a truly fascinating symbol throughout the ages though.
I agree, Britannia is usually Minerva and she first appears I think on a sesertius of Septimius Severus (200AD) and then nothing until Charles II coppers in the 1670s, but I did suggest Athena on the coin above as the owl has been plonked there. The owl was always associated with Athena Parthenos.
I am not sure, but is that the first ever coin, that Britannia got an owl? Unless she has been accepted at Hogwarts (She may be a bit old now??).
Your Celtic Equivalent is Sulis, Bath had a Roman temple dedicated to Sulis Minerva - Romans were great at meshing local gods with Romano/Greek ones (Nearly every Roman God had its Greek Equivalent - Zeus/Jupiter, Dionysos/Bacchus, Hermes/Mercury, etc).
Sorry if you guys already know this.
I love coins. Especially silver, gold and anything really old.
Member of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand and the Auckland Numismatic Society
god of fertility- 
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