Macedon under Roman rule, 150 BC, Tetradrachm

Macedon under Roman rule, Tetradrachm, AR, minted in Amphipolis, 150 BC. The coin weighs 16.74g. The obverse features a draped bust of Artemis facing right, adorned with a stephane, with a bow and quiver over her shoulder. She is encircled by a Macedonian shield, ornamented with stars within double crescents. The reverse bears the inscription MAKEΔONΩN ΠΡOTHΣ, indicative of the Macedonian first region. This specimen is in well-struck condition, with clear detail on both obverse and reverse. Reference: BMC 8 var. During this period, Macedon fell under Roman control following the defeat of the Antigonid dynasty. The coin exemplifies the transition from independent Hellenistic state to Roman province, retaining Greek iconography while acknowledging Roman authority. It reflects the blending of cultural influences and the persistence of local identity within the broader dominion of Rome.