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Tetradrachm of Macedonia with Macedonian shield
Greek
Hellenistic Period
about 167–149 B.C.
Mint: Macedonia, Amphipolis
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 32.5 mm. Weight: 16.70 gm. Die Axis: 9
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III in the Name of Cornelius Adrian Comstock Vermeule
Accession Number1984.822
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: On Macedonian shield, head of Artemis to right with bow and quiver at shoulder.
Reverse: Club in oak wreath. Thunderbolt at left.
Above: monogram.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Club in oak wreath. Thunderbolt at left.
Above: monogram.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; December 19, 1984: gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III in the name of Cornelius Adrian Comstock Vermeule to MFA