Æ Didrachm

€443,416.00
IssuerBrettii
Year208 BC - 203 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight14.74 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#2001 , Scheu Bronze#57, 58#
Obverse descriptionHead of Ares to left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with griffin.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHera Hoplosima advancing right, holding shield with both hands and spear leaning against her. To right symbols : bucranium and crab or thunderbolt and crab.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBPETTION
Edge
Mint
MintageND (208 BC - 203 BC)  - bucranium and crab -
ND (208 BC - 203 BC)  - thunderbolt and crab -
Catalog ID6456066190
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