Excerpt from Catalogue of the Fine Collection of Foreign Coins and Medals, in Gold, Silver, and Copper, of Mr. A. Galpin, Appleton, Wisconsin: Including Hemi-Stater of Bruttium, Jewish Shekel and Half Shekel, Continental, Quadruple, Triple, Double, and Single Crowns, Fine Medals, Rare U. S. Pattern Pieces, Etc

The sea-coast of Bruttium was inhabited by Greek colonists, and this piece was probably executed by them, as it is an exquisite specimen of Greek art.

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