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To: SunkenCiv

GGG Ping.


2 posted on 02/14/2007 8:59:41 AM PST by blam
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To: blam
I would not take the portraits on that coin at face value. In the Roman world of that time, a strong chin and a big nose were considered attractive. If you look at most coins from that era you'll find those same exaggerated features on almost everyone.
9 posted on 02/14/2007 9:05:41 AM PST by PUGACHEV
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