Description
- Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt, Twin Sister of Apollo, 474-450 BC. Size 22 mm. Obverse: Head of Artemis-Arethusa, wearing olive wreath surrounded by for dolphins. Reverse: A naked rider on a horse leading a second horse on his far side. Chain Stainless Steel/ Gold Plate 20" 2.5mm Rope
- If you enjoy Ancient Greek Mythology, Ancient Roman History or you are a “Percy Jackson Fan” my Coins, Pendant and Cuff Links are perfect for you. They make unique, beautiful gifts for adults and teens.
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This coin was a special issue on the occasion of the Carthaginian defeat. Arethusa appealed for help from ARTEMIS, the goddess of the moon, the hunt and protector of women. Arethusa was a naiad (a water nymph) who frolicked in the vicinity of Olympia and was desired and pursued by the river god ALPHEIOS. ARTEMIS transformed her into an underground stream emerging as a fresh water spring on the Sicilian island of Ortygia, the future city of Syracuse. Undaunted, ALPHEIOS diverted his rivers flow to follow Arethusa, and both of their waters now mingle eternally in the Fountain of Arethusa in Ortygia. Her image on coins is usually accompanied by dolphins, which were common in the sea around Ortygia in classical times.
