Summary
A copper triens (or tetras) coin from the town of Rhegium, Italy circa 150 BC
Mint: Rhegium
Reference: BMC. Italy p.384 No. 112
Die axis: 07
Obverse Description
Jugate heads of the Dioscuri facing right wearing caps.
Reverse Description
Hermes standing facing left with bird on branch in outstreached right hand. The numeral IIII below the bird and above a tripod. Rests left arm on staff. At side the Greek {REGIN}
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Rhegium (or Regium; now Reggio) was founded about 720 BC from Chalsis. It is situated on the 'toe' of Italy opposite Messana.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
circa 150 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 2 shillings. This coin was found in the NGV safe during McArthur Bequest incorporation, about 1904. -
Deity Depicted
Dioscuri Twins (Castor & Pollux) (Ancient Gods), Rhegium, Brutium, Italy, Ancient Greek States
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Denomination
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Material
Copper
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Axis
7
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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
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.875 g (Weight)
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Shape
Ovoid
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References
BMC. Italy p.384 No. 112 Sear 693
[Book] Poole, Reginald S. 1873. A Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum, Italy., 384 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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