Caption

Bronze coin, 350–330 BC, Chersonesos (Chersonesos Taurica). Obverse: Artemis (Deva) on a quadriga to the right, a torch in her raised right hand. Reverse: naked warrior kneeling to the left, a round shield in his left hand, a spear horizontally in his right hand, a helmet on his head; letter M in the right field, inscription XEP (cut-off). Coin; weight 6.05 g; axis 300°; dimensions 20.2 mm × 19.6 mm.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A55_452

License type

Rights managed

Available size

20.4Mb (2.1Mb) / 8.9in x 8.9in / 2667 x 2667 (300dpi)

Keywords

Bronze coin 350–330 Bc Chersonesos Chersonesos Taurica Obverse Artemis Deva quadriga right torch raised hand Reverse naked warrior kneeling left round shield left hand spear horizontally right hand helmet head letter M right field inscription XEP cut-off Coin weight 6.05 g axis 300° dimensions 20.2 mm × 19.6 mm round worn metal object irregular edge rests white background showing textured relief human figure profile carrying large circular shield surface displays mottled patches pitting visible wear object darker areas black deep brown contrasted lighter areas dull gold brass tones relief varied surface texture smoother worn highlights rough pitted darker regions small missing chip rim.