Description: Cilicia, Tarsos, Gordian III (238 - 244 AD). AVT K M ANT ΓΟΡΔIANOC CEB Π-Π; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Artemis standing right holding bow, drawing arrow from quiver; M-A-K-Γ-B in fields.

Diameter: AE34 mm

Weight: 18,74 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: SNG Cop 391; SNG Levante Suppl. 285; SNG BN 1665

Commentary: attractive olive patina with lighter contrasting deposits in fields, well centered with great details

History: Besides the well known depiction as hunting godess, Artemis was also a goddess of maiden dances and songs, and often portrayed with a lyre.

Article Number: 028-01-02-41652