© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Hemidrachm 216 BC - 214 BC
| Silver | 2.25 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Brettii (Bruttium) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Punic War (218 BC - 203 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 216 BC - 214 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Attic drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.25 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#428431 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Artemis standing left, holding arrow and torch; below to left, forepart of hound right, head left; crab to upper left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BPETTIΩN
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Brettii (Bruttium) was minted during a time of great political and social change in the region. The coin's design features the head of a youthful male on one side and a horse on the other, which symbolizes the importance of horse breeding and trading in the region during that time. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.