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''' ANCONA''' | ''' ANCONA''' | ||
Region : [[Marche (region)]] | Region: [[Marche (region)]] | ||
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The arms are canting for the old Greek name of the area, Ankòn, which meand a bend arm. The name is based on the shape of the local coastline, where the Greeks founded the city of present [[Ancona]]. The arm already appeared on a local coin from the 4<sup>th</sup> century BC. | The arms are canting for the old Greek name of the area, Ankòn, which meand a bend arm. The name is based on the shape of the local coastline, where the Greeks founded the city of present [[Ancona]]. The arm already appeared on a local coin from the 4<sup>th</sup> century BC. | ||
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Italy|'''Literature''']]: : | [[Civic Heraldry Literature - Italy|'''Literature''']]:: | ||
{{media}} Le Province d'Italia, araldica e sedi storiche, 2001 | {{media}} Le Province d'Italia, araldica e sedi storiche, 2001 |
Revision as of 13:09, 21 July 2024
ANCONA
Region: Marche (region)
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Origin/meaningThe arms are canting for the old Greek name of the area, Ankòn, which meand a bend arm. The name is based on the shape of the local coastline, where the Greeks founded the city of present Ancona. The arm already appeared on a local coin from the 4th century BC. Contact and SupportPartners: Your logo here ?
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