© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Hemidrachm 216 BC - 214 BC
| Silver | 2.20 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Brettii (Bruttium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 216 BC - 214 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Attic drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.20 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#412657 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Artemis, in hunting attire and with quiver over her right shoulder, standing front, head to left, holding arrow in her right hand and torch in her left; at her feet to left, hunting dog standing left, head turned back to right; at her feet to left and right, small Γ; in upper left field, star.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BPETTIΩN
Comment
Arslan 32/49.
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Brettii (Bruttium) was minted during the reign of King Hiero II, who ruled Syracuse, a Greek city-state in Sicily, from 270 BC to 216 BC. The coin features the image of a bull on one side and the profile of a youthful male on the other, possibly representing the king himself. The coin's design and the use of silver as its material reflect the strong cultural and economic ties between Syracuse and mainland Greece during this period.
