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Hemidrachm 216 BC - 214 BC
| Silver | 2.02 g | 17 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 | 2.02 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#428519 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Artemis standing left, holding arrow and torch; below to left, forepart of hound left, head right; star to upper left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BPETTIΩN
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's head on one side and the Greek goddess Athena on the other. The bull's head symbolized the strength and power of the city-state, while Athena represented wisdom and protection. The coin was used for everyday transactions and was also a symbol of the city's wealth and prosperity.
