Bruttium, Rhegion; AE Pentonkion; Janiform head/Asklepios seated
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Description
Bruttium, Rhegion. AE Pentonkion, 215 – 150 BC. Janiform female head, wearing diadems and polos / PHΓINΩN; Asklepios seated left, holding sceptre, Î andtripod left.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE25 |
| Weight [g]: | 8,46 |
| Grade: | F/gF |
| Attribution: | Attianese 1535; SNG ANS 745; HN Italy 2551 |
| Commentary: | attractive green-grey patina, decent details |
Historical Context
The toponom of the city has less to do with our "region" (from Latin regere - to rule) and more with the "break" (Greek ῥηγνυναι) between mainland and Sicily.
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