Æ 260 BC - 218 BC
| Bronze | 3.3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rhegion (Bruttium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260 BC - 218 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#336194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Asklepios standing left, holding olive branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand, a bird on right arm; cornucopiae on left left; city name across fields.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΡHΓINΩN
Unabridged legend: Ῥήγινον
Translation: Rhegion
Interesting fact
The coin features the image of a bull on its obverse side, which was a common symbol of strength and fertility in ancient Greek culture. The bull was also associated with the goddess Aphrodite, who was revered in the city of Rhegion. The inclusion of this image on the coin may have been a way to express the city's cultural and religious values.
