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Æ 260 BC - 218 BC
| Bronze | 6.24 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rhegion (Bruttium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260 BC - 218 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.24 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#425932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Kithara (7-stringed lyre)
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΡΗΓΙ - ΝΩΝ
Comment
The coin shows a kithara, a 7-stringed professional version of the lyre. Other examples exist of the coin that depict a 5-stringed lyre (SNG ANS 731)
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 intended to convey the city's connection to the goddess and the values she represented.
