Description: Greek | Apameia, Phrygia | AE21 Reference: s. SNG Copenhagen 183 Date: c. 88-40 BCE Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right Reverse: Cult statue of Artemis Anaïtis facing; AΠAME downward to right, Uncertain script downward to left Mint: Apameia, Phrygia Size: 20.9 mm Weight: 7.94 grams Artemis Anaïtis is the Greek, syncretistic name for a goddess brought to Anatolia by the Achaemenid Persians. The Persian name for the goddess is Aredvi Sura Anahita (or Anahita for short). Anahita was venerated as the Divinity of the Waters and was associated with fertility, wisdom, and healing. Her cult was widespread in Anatolia, the Levant, Armenia, and the Caucuses. The center of her worship seems to be Lydia (west of Apameia) and several ancient historians, including Tacitus, reference the rituals associated with this goddess. She is identifiable on the coins bearing her likeness by the kalathos on her head, supporting a veil which falls all the way to the ground on both sides of her body. A nice article discussing the goddess and her cult can be found on the Coin Talk forum. Policies I apply the highest ethical standards in selling ancient coins. All coins are guaranteed to be genuine and any item found to be otherwise may be returned for a full refund. The most important thing is that you are happy with your new coin(s)! All coins are shipped in PVC-free, archival-grade coin flips and inserts made of acid-free paper Domestic (USA) shipping only If you purchase multiple items please message me before you pay and I will combine the shipping for you. I accept all returns within 30 calendar days upon receipt of the item. No explanation is required for the return, but it would be appreciated. Any item which has been altered from its original state may not be returned. Don't see what you're looking for? Just shoot me a message, I might have it but haven't gotten around to listing it!
Price: 24.99 USD
Location: Canton, Michigan
End Time: 2024-10-24T17:52:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: AE 21
Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)
Cleaned/Uncleaned: Uncleaned
Composition: Bronze
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Year: 88-40 BCE
Era: Ancient
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Certification: Uncertified
Date: 88-40 BC
