Summary
A silver litra (or obol) coin from the town of Rhegium (Rhegion), Italy circa 400 BC
Mint: Rhegium
Obverse Description
Lion's scalp facing
Reverse Description
Olive sprig (of two leaves and two olives) and the Greek letters PH
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 400 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 6 pence. Coin was found in the NGV safe during McArthur Bequest incorporation, about 1904. -
Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
3
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
10 mm (Outside Diameter), 0.752 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
BMC. Italy p.376 No. 32 Sear 503
[Book] Poole, Reginald S. 1873. A Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum, Italy., 376 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
[Book] Sear, David R. 1978. Greek Coins and Their Values, Europe. I., 55 Pages
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