Ancient Greek “The Talisman of Artemis” — Beautiful Bronze Coin Amulet with Sacred Temple, Bow & Quiver (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 200 - € 250
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The Talisman of Artemis is an ancient Greek bronze coin dating to circa 50–30 BC, refurbished as a wearable pendant with a modern silver suspension ring and chain, depicting Artemis Pergaia’s cult statue in a distyle temple on the obverse and a bow and quiver on the reverse.
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A captivating wearable amulet created from an ancient Greek bronze coin dedicated to the imagery of Artemis Pergaia, combining the sacred presence of the goddess with the unmistakable attributes of the divine huntress.
The obverse depicts the cult statue of Artemis Pergaia within a distyle temple, standing between two columns beneath the architectural outline of her sanctuary. The composition is particularly evocative because Artemis is represented through her sacred cult image and temple setting, emphasizing the religious character of the original coin design.
The reverse presents the bow and quiver, traditional attributes of Artemis as goddess of the hunt and wilderness. The bow embodies her identity as the divine archer, while the quiver represents readiness and vigilance. In a modern symbolic interpretation, these powerful attributes can evoke protection, independence, strength and determination.
Together, the two sides create a beautifully balanced ancient composition: Artemis within her sacred sanctuary on one side and the weapons of the goddess on the other. This relationship gives the coin an especially appealing character when worn as a personal historical talisman.
The ancient bronze preserves an attractive green and earthy patina with warm bronze highlights, allowing the surviving temple architecture, cult figure and reverse symbols to remain visible while retaining the unmistakable character of an ancient object.
The coin has subsequently been adapted for contemporary wear with a modern silver suspension ring and chain. Both sides remain visible, transforming an ancient numismatic object into a distinctive wearable piece of history.
Object: Ancient Greek bronze coin, subsequently adapted as an amulet/pendant
Obverse: Cult statue of Artemis Pergaia within distyle temple
Reverse: Bow and quiver
Symbolism: Artemis, divine archery, wilderness, protection and independence
Material: Bronze
Modern addition: Silver suspension ring and chain
A captivating wearable amulet created from an ancient Greek bronze coin dedicated to the imagery of Artemis Pergaia, combining the sacred presence of the goddess with the unmistakable attributes of the divine huntress.
The obverse depicts the cult statue of Artemis Pergaia within a distyle temple, standing between two columns beneath the architectural outline of her sanctuary. The composition is particularly evocative because Artemis is represented through her sacred cult image and temple setting, emphasizing the religious character of the original coin design.
The reverse presents the bow and quiver, traditional attributes of Artemis as goddess of the hunt and wilderness. The bow embodies her identity as the divine archer, while the quiver represents readiness and vigilance. In a modern symbolic interpretation, these powerful attributes can evoke protection, independence, strength and determination.
Together, the two sides create a beautifully balanced ancient composition: Artemis within her sacred sanctuary on one side and the weapons of the goddess on the other. This relationship gives the coin an especially appealing character when worn as a personal historical talisman.
The ancient bronze preserves an attractive green and earthy patina with warm bronze highlights, allowing the surviving temple architecture, cult figure and reverse symbols to remain visible while retaining the unmistakable character of an ancient object.
The coin has subsequently been adapted for contemporary wear with a modern silver suspension ring and chain. Both sides remain visible, transforming an ancient numismatic object into a distinctive wearable piece of history.
Object: Ancient Greek bronze coin, subsequently adapted as an amulet/pendant
Obverse: Cult statue of Artemis Pergaia within distyle temple
Reverse: Bow and quiver
Symbolism: Artemis, divine archery, wilderness, protection and independence
Material: Bronze
Modern addition: Silver suspension ring and chain
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/timeframe
circa 50-30 BC.
Name of object
“The Talisman of Artemis” — Beautiful Bronze Coin Amulet with Sacred Temple, Bow & Quiver
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Refurbished original
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
