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A work made of silver.

Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting a Macedonian Shield with the Goddess Artemis

158-149 BCE

Roman, minted in Amphipolis

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin emulates a Macedonian style shield; with the goddess Artemis Tauropolis depicted in the center. Her hair is rolled at the back with three locks falling to her neck; a bow and quiver appear behind her.
On the back (reverse), a large club is shown horizontally.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium