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 3.97 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
3.97 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#428487
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

River-god Aisaros standing facing, crowning himself and holding sceptre; ΒΡΕΤΤΙΩΝ to left, Π to right.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΒΡΕΤΤΙΩΝ
Π

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 fertility in ancient Greek culture.

Price

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

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