Summary
A copper coin from the town of Rhegium, Italy circa 230 BC
Mint: Rhegium
Reference: BMC. Italy p.380 No. 75
cf. Sear p.71 no.686
Die axis: 03
Obverse Description
Head of Apollo facing left, hook (?) behind
Reverse Description
Tripod with Greek {REGI NON} at sides
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Rhegium (or Regium, Rhegion; now Reggio) was founded about 720 BC from Chalsis. It is situated on the 'toe' of Italy opposite Messana.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
circa 230 BC
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Issued By
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Previous Collection
Eugene von Guerard, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, pre 1880
Listed in Eugene von Guerard's catalogue, vol.1, p.10. Purchased by Eugene von Guerard from Mr Friedlander of Berlin for 1 shilling. -
Material
Copper
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Axis
3
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
24 mm (Outside Diameter), 7.834 g (Weight)
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Shape
Ovoid
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References
BMC. Italy p.380 No. 75 Sear 686
[Book] Poole, Reginald S. 1873. A Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum, Italy., 380 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
[Book] Sear, David R. 1978. Greek Coins and Their Values, Europe. I., 71 Pages
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