The Roman medallions of Abukir are all on the theme of Alexander - TopicsExpress



          

The Roman medallions of Abukir are all on the theme of Alexander the Great, and one bears an inscription relating it to the Olympic Games. Museum guides say that these medals were given to Olympic victors, but classical scholars disagree for technical reasons. So the medallions represent a mystery. Made by the best craftsmen, probably for the imperial household, they no doubt represent an attempt to associate the imperial family with Alexander. (Ratna)
Posted on: Sat, 01 Nov 2014 23:09:20 +0000

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