Macedonia, Amphipolis, Tiberius
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Description
Macedonia, Amphipolis, Tiberius (14-37 AD). TI KAIΣAΡ ΣEBAΣTOΣ; bare head right, countermark: stylized upper part of Artemis holding veil / AMΦIΠOΛITΩN; Artemis Tauropolos, holding inflated veil, riding on bull galloping right.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE21 |
| Weight [g]: | 5,32 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | RPC I 1635; SNG ANS 160-5 var. |
| Commentary: | the coin was countermarked though not worn and probably not revaluated, it could be some kind of tessera for Artemis festivities or approved donation for the temple ;delicate design, light green patina, some roughness |
Historical Context
Artemis as a bull-handling female deity was introduced to Amphipolis by Macedonian kings.
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