Coin: AE 22, Reggio

1900.63.0631

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Artifact Identification Coin: AE 22, Reggio   (1900.63.0631)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
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  3. Exchange Media
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  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 270-03 BCE
Culture Ancient Greek
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 2.27 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 0.21 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 5.42 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal--Bronze
Manufacturing Processes Cast

Research Remarks

Description

This Greek coin is a bronze of unknown denomination from Rhegion, modern day Reggio in the Calabria region of Italy. Italy, as well as Sicily, was part of Magna Graecia (Great Greece) that had Greek colonies. This coin was struck in the 3rd century BCE. The obverse is a profile of Artemis, Greek goddess of the hunt and protector of youth, with a wreath of laurel. The reverse is a lyre, similar in to harp, with indistinct Greek letters on either side.

Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction N/A

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