Summary
A copper coin from the town of Rhegium, Italy circa 215 BC
Mint: Rhegium
Reference: BMC. Italy p.380 No. 86
Die axis: 01
Obverse Description
Head of Artemis facing right
Reverse Description
Lyre with cornucopia in field to left. Legend in Greek (with the first letters as a monogram) {REGI NON}
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), Mr Lincoln, Eugene von Guerard, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
circa 215 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 Lincoln of London for 1 shillings. -
Deity Depicted
Artemis (Ancient Goddess), Rhegium, Brutium, Italy, Ancient Greek States
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Material
Copper
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Axis
1
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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
21 mm (Outside Diameter), 7.225 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
BMC. Italy p.380 No. 86
[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.
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Keywords
Cornucopia, Lyres, Musical Instruments, Stringed Instruments
