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I think the reverse with Zeus has nice patina shading and half decent detail. Philip I - Temple of Zeus on Rev 244-249 AD GalleryObverse: AVTOK K M IOVLI FILIPPOC CEB, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust rightReverse: ZEUGMATEWN, temple of Zeus Katabaites, tetrastyle temple with cult image of Zeus seated facing within, holding sceptre; peribolos below containing grove; capricorn leaping right below.28.9mm, 16.8 grams

I recently bought 4 coins. I think this one is becoming my favorite of the four. I like the odd shape. I learned a little bit about Philip II. He was murdered at the age of twelve. Philip II was sole ruler of the empire for a short time in 249 AD. He was less than 12 years old when he became emperor. Philip II as Caesar - Philip I and II seated on Rev. 244 AD GalleryOri. Sestertius, Liberalitas issue.Mint of Rome. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. / LIBERALITAS AVGG III, S C in exergue, Philip I and II seated left on sella curulis, each extending hand, Philip I holding short sceptre.23x28mm, 14.6 grams

I am active member of this club and our Coin Show is once a year. It's a really good show. The calendar event shows all info you need to know. Thanks for checking out the event post. I imagine somebody will have ancient coins to sell? I'll be looking for some. Kind of hard to find, not the Coin Showm but the event calendar is. A link

Artemis and Apollo These two were twin brother and sister. The father was Zeus and mother, Leto.Artemis is the twin sister of Apollo. In most accounts, the twins are the products of an extramarital liaison.In myth and literature, Artemis is presented as a hunting goddess of the woods, surrounded by her followers who is not to be crossed.Apollo is the Olympian god of the sun and light, music and poetry, healing and plagues, prophecy and knowledge, order and beauty, archery and agriculture. He is harmony, reason and moderation personified, a perfect blend of physical superiority and moral virtue.Apollo is the only major god who appears with the same name in both Greek and Roman mythology. Artemis would be known as Diana in Roman mythology.Both Artemis and Apollo had used golden bows and were expert archers. I don't hunt very much anymore, I am not an archer, that's for sure but I can launch an arrow if necessary.

I think this is my first official post? I know nothing or next to nothing when it comes to ancient coins. Half the fun of my collecting has been figuring out what I have. I had to have an Artemis coin and this is one of my favorites in my small 25 ancient coin collection. (so far) I became fascinated with the Greek goddess Artemis when I found a beautiful and scarce sterling medal showing Augustus Saint-Gaudens "Diana" sculpture. Diana was equated with the Greek goddess Artemis in Roman mythology. I believe this obverse shows the bust of Artemis facing right with quiver and arrows. Apollo is standing on the reverse with a bow touching the ground in left hand.

Owl be on the lookout too.

I'm right behind you guys! Bully!