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11th January 2014, 09:36 PM
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Hi Jasper,
Not to forget, at the beginning of the 15th c. this sort of writing style of 4 can be found as well: 1407!!! Also, note the representation of the first numeral 1 as m, based on the Latin word mille, in the obsolete Romanesque/High Gothic style, denoting the mixture of writings at the threshold to the 'modern' Late-Gothic period of the early 15th century! Best, Michael Last edited by Matchlock; 11th January 2014 at 10:34 PM. |
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11th January 2014, 11:08 PM
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Wow, folks,
I just noticed that this thread had 60.035 views !!! as of today, 11 January 2014, midnight! I have turned 61 today, and this doubtlessly is my greatest birthday present. You've made it possible, thank you so much for trusting me, and for contributing that diligently, with 407 replies! Good night to all of you, wherever you are, and best, Michael Last edited by Matchlock; 11th January 2014 at 11:18 PM. |
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12th January 2014, 09:46 AM
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a very happy birthday Michael,
indeed a beautiful birthday gift, congratulations on your 61th and many more years full of weapons inspiration, up to the 100.000 with this thread. very best wishes from holland, Jasper small present: battle between landsknechts  
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12th January 2014, 12:41 PM
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Oh my God, Jasper,
I'm so baffled that I don't know what to say, so I just say 'thanks a million' for that brilliant idea and the thoughtful gift etching of the Landsknechts!    Best wishes as ever, Michael |
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12th January 2014, 01:02 PM
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Ah ... you Bavarian villain
 I tought your aniversary was confidential  Well, here it goes with my wishes for the one zillion views. PARABENS P'RA VOCÊ, NESTA DATA QUERIDA, MUITAS FELICIDADES MUITOS ANOS DE VIDA Relax, no bad thoughts; this is only the Portuguese version of Happy Birthday to you
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12th January 2014, 01:59 PM
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... and all the best for the new year to come in my life - I understand sufficient of any Roman language to be able and get the sense when I see it written down!
Muito obrigado, amigo meu 'Nando! Actually I was determined to keep my birthday secret because I never celebrate but then I got sort of carried away by those multiple views of my thread ... m |
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13th January 2014, 02:36 PM
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Variations of Gothic Numerals
In addition to the instances posted in ##404 and 405, I would like to point out some more samples to illustrate the enormous bandwith of the spectrum of representing a certain Gothic cypher/numeral.
I also attached an illustration of an executioner's saw dated 1594, with cypher 4 still represented in the Gothic tradition,though done at the end of the 16th century! The saw was at auction at Hermann Historica's, Munich, in October 2008. Have fun! Best, Michael Last edited by Matchlock; 13th January 2014 at 05:41 PM. |
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