© LHS Numismatik
© LHS Numismatik
Hemidrachm 216 BC - 214 BC
| Silver | 2.28 g | - |
| 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 | 2.28 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#428521 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Artemis standing left, in hunting attire, holding arrow in her right hand and torch in her left; quiver over her right shoulder; in upper field to left, crescent; at her feet to left, hound standing left, its head turned back to right; at her feet to right, tiny Γ.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BPETTIΩN
Comment
Unpublished with the lyre on the obverse (as Scheu 86) and the crescent on the reverse (as Scheu 88).
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Brettii (Bruttium) was minted during the reign of King Hiero II, who was an important figure in the history of Sicily. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to promote Greek culture and art throughout his kingdom. The coin's design, which features the image of a lion's head and a dolphin, was likely inspired by the king's love of Greek mythology and his desire to showcase the rich cultural heritage of his kingdom.
