Macedonia, Amphipolis; head of Artemis/bull
Description:
Macedonia, Amphipolis, 187 - 31 BC. Head of Artemis right, bow and quiver at her shoulder / AMΦIΠO-ΛITON; stretched out bull right.
Diameter:
AE20 mm
Weight:
5,38 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
SNG Cop 72
Commentary:
scarcer issue from this city; good for this type, well centered, good surfaces
History:
Artemis was an ancient, probably pre-Greek goddess and her name is related to very ancient bear cult ("árktos" - "bear").
Article Number:
003-08-05-41652