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 4.78 g 19 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
4.78 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#392011
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Naked river-god facing with chlamys over left arm, crowning himself and holding sceptre; in right field, thymiaterion and K.

Script: Greek

Lettering: BPETTIΩN

Comment

Pozzi 269.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm (216 BC - 214 BC) from Brettii (Bruttium) made of Silver weighing 4.78 g is that it features the image of a bull on its obverse side, which was a common symbol of strength and power in ancient Greek culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (216 BC - 214 BC)  - - - - - -

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