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noun . a town in ancient Achaea, on the Gulf of Corinth: the Achaean League met here.
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Ref. III Lockett Collection State: Aegium Denomination: Hemidrachm Obv: Zeus r., laur. Rev: Inscription and thunderbolt in wreath. Material: AR Weight: 3 Axis: 4 Width: 14 SNGuk ...

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Aegium, ancient town of Achaea, Greece, on the southern shore of the Gulf of Corinth. According to legend, it was the birthplace of Zeus, and a shrine to Zeus Homarios was nearby. When the Achaean League was re-established in 280 bc, Aegium became its capital city. The modern town is known as Aiyion.

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