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 4.68 g -
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
4.68 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#426776
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Naked river-god facing with chlamys over left arm, crowning himself and holding sceptre; in right field, symbol (dog, thunderbolt, crab, rhyton).

Script: Greek

Lettering: BPETTIΩN

Comment

Pozzi 268.

Interesting fact

The Drachm coin from Brettii (Bruttium) was used as a form of currency during the 3rd century BC, and its design featured the image of a bull, which was a symbol of strength and prosperity in ancient Greek culture.

Price

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

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