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Medallion - Commodus Cult statue of Diana and Bacchus

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Year 184-187
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Reference(s) RPC Online IV.2#484
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Reverse description Two standing cult figures in high relief: to the left, the cult statue of Artemis (Diana) of Ephesus rendered in the characteristic xoanon form, wearing a calathus and the characteristic multi-tiered frontal garment with supports at either side; to the right, Bacchus standing facing left, holding a cantharus and a long thyrsus staff. A Greek legend runs around the border, with additional inscription in the exergue.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ЄΠΙ ϹΤΡΑ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙOV ΑΡΤЄΜΩΝ ΚΑΜΗΝΩΝ
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