Cilicia, Tarsos, Gordian III
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Description
Cilicia, Tarsos, Gordian III (238 – 244 AD). AVT K M ANT ΓΟΡΔIANOC CEB Î -Î ; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Artemis standing right holding bow, drawing arrow from quiver; M-A-K-Γ-B in fields.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE34 |
| Weight [g]: | 18,74 |
| 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 |
Historical Context
Besides the well known depiction as hunting godess, Artemis was also a goddess of maiden dances and songs, and often portrayed with a lyre.
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