The Artemesium was remarkable not just for its enormous size, which was 350 by 180 feet (about 110 by 55 meters), but also for the amazing artistic works of art that were on display within. The Temple of Artemis was a Greek temple dedicated to an ancient depiction of the goddess Artemis.Īround 550 BCE, Croesus, the king of Lydia, built the magnificent temple, which was subsequently destroyed by a lunatic named Herostratus in 356 BCE. It was located in Ephesus, which is now western Turkey. One of the Seven Wonders of the World is the Temple of Artemis, also known as the Temple of Artemesium. The round carries a denomination of 1 Drachm.Ĭontinue your collection of the Seven Wonders series with this Temple of Artemis round today!Īdd this Seven Wonders gift tin to your order to store and display your collection of unique rounds featuring the most famous landmarks in history! Reverse: Displays an effigy of Alexander the Great, known as one of the greatest kings to ever live.Obverse: Features the Temple of Artemis, a colossal structure dedicated to the Greek goddess of nature, wildlife and childbirth.Features edge mark with weight and purity, unique for a bullion round.Multiples of 20 are packaged in a heat-sealed roll.
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