Æ Drachm (211 BC - 208 BC) front Æ Drachm (211 BC - 208 BC) back
Æ Drachm (211 BC - 208 BC) photo
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Æ Drachm 211 BC - 208 BC

 
Bronze 6.41 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Brettii (Bruttium)
Period
Second Punic War (218 BC - 203 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
211 BC - 208 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
6.41 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#395649
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Eagle standing left, head right, with wings spread; plow to left.

Script: Greek

Lettering: BΡET-TIΩN

Interesting fact

The Æ Drachm coin from Brettii (Bruttium) was used as a form of currency during a time of great cultural and economic change in ancient Greece. The coin features an image of a bull on one side and a dolphin on the other, which symbolized the importance of agriculture and maritime trade in the region. Despite being made of bronze, a relatively common metal at the time, the coin was still considered valuable and was used in everyday transactions. Today, coins like this are highly sought after by collectors and can sell for thousands of dollars at auction.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (211 BC - 208 BC)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Æ Drachm (211 BC - 208 BC) coin.