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Bruttium, Rhegium, AE12, Lion's Mask, 350-270 BC

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Origin: Bruttium, Rhegion
Denomination: AE12
Composition: Bronze
Date: 350-270 BC
Obverse: Lion's mask facing, all within dotted border
Reverse: PHΓI[NΩN], Head of Apollo, laureate, facing right, all within dotted border
Size: 11.98mm, 2.2g, 6h
Grade: gVF, green patina
Provenance: ex FORVM Ancient Coins Members' Auction 5386 (8 May 2006)
References: SNG Copenhagen 1944 var. (no legend); SGCV I -
General: This coin exemplifies the skill of the ancient die-engravers who were able to inscribe an enormous amount of detail (including a legend) on such a tiny flan. In ancient times, Rhegium (or "Rhegion") was a Greek city and an ally to Athens during the Peloponnesian War. Known today as Reggio Calabria, it is the largest city in Calabria.
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