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Hemidrachm 216 BC - 214 BC
| Silver | 2.22 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 | 2.22 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#428524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle, with open wings, standing left on thunderbolt; in field right, Γ and rudder.
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 profile of a youthful male on the other, which is believed to represent the mythical founder of Syracuse, Archimedes. This coin was used as a means of payment and trade throughout the Greek world and beyond, and its design has been celebrated for its beauty and craftsmanship.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (216 BC - 214 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Hemidrachm (216 BC - 214 BC) coin.
