Macedonia under Romans; AR Tetradrachm; bust of Artemis/club in wreath
Description:
Macedonia (under Roman rule), after 168 BC. AR Tetradrachm. Diademed and draped bust of Artemis right, bow and quiver over shoulder, in the center of a Macedonian shield / MAKEΔONΩN ΠPΩTHΣ; club within oak wreath, monogram AP above club, thunderbolt left.
Diameter:
AR31 mm
Weight:
16,52 g
Grade:
aVF/VF
Attribution:
SNG Cop 1310
Commentary:
contrasting silver patina with shiny highlights, some scratches
History:
The Roman province of Macedonia, officially established in 146 BC, incorporated ancient Macedonia, with the addition of Epirus, Thessaly, and parts of Illyria, Paeonia and Thrace - much larger area, to which the name "Macedonia" was still applied.
Article Number:
008-01-03-41652