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© Nomos AG
Tetradrachm 445 BC - 435 BC
| Silver | 16.90 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rhegion (Bruttium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 445 BC - 435 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Attic drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.90 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#182722 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Iocastos, nude to the waist and holding a staff in his right hand, seated left on a stool. All within a laurel wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering: RECINO S
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of symbols and imagery, including a lion's head on the obverse (front) side and a gorgon's head on the reverse (back) side. The lion's head is believed to represent the power and strength of the city of Rhegion, while the gorgon's head is thought to symbolize the protection and safety offered by the city's patron deity, Apollo. The use of these symbols highlights the importance of mythology and symbolism in ancient Greek culture and coinage.
