Art Institute of Chicago
Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting a Macedonian Shield with the Goddess Artemis
Roman, minted in Amphipolis
- Date
- 158-149 BCE
- Medium
- Silver
- Culture
- Roman Empire
- Department
- Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
The front (obverse) of this coin emulates a Macedonian style shield; with the goddess Artemis Tauropolis depicted in the center. Her hair is rolled at the back with three locks falling to her neck; a bow and quiver appear behind her. On the back (reverse), a large club is shown horizontally.
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- Object type
- AAT300037334
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