Macedonia under Romans; AR Tetradrachm; bust of Artemis/club in wreath
570,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AR31 |
| Weight [g]: | 16,52 |
| Grade: | aVF/VF |
| Attribution: | SNG Cop 1310 |
| Commentary: | contrasting silver patina with shiny highlights, some scratches |
Historical Context
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.
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