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© Nomos AG
¼ Æ Drachm 211 BC - 208 BC
| Bronze | 1.99 g | 13.5 mm |
| Issuer | Brettii (Bruttium) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Punic War (218 BC - 203 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211 BC - 208 BC |
| Value | ¼ Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.99 g |
| Diameter | 13.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#429833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crab, in field, symbol : bunch of grapes, torch, owl, bucranium.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BΡET
TIΩN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a bull, which was a symbol of strength and fertility in ancient Greek culture. The bull was also associated with the goddess Aphrodite, who was revered in the region of Bruttium where the coin was minted. The inclusion of this image on the coin may have been intended to convey the region's rich agricultural resources and its connection to the goddess of love and beauty.
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 ¼ Æ Drachm (211 BC - 208 BC) coin.
