Drachm (216 BC - 214 BC) front Drachm (216 BC - 214 BC) back
Drachm (216 BC - 214 BC) photo
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Drachm 216 BC - 214 BC

 
Silver 4.73 g 19.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Brettii (Bruttium)
Period
Second Punic War (218 BC - 203 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
216 BC - 214 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Attic drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.73 g
Diameter
19.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#189615
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Dionysos standing facing, crowning himself and holding scepter. To right, monogram

Script: Greek

Lettering: BPETTIΩN

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm (216 BC - 214 BC) from Brettii (Bruttium) made of Silver weighing 4.73 g is that it features the image of a bull on its obverse side, which was a common symbol of strength and prosperity in ancient Greek culture.