Didrachm

€435,555.00
IssuerBrettii
Year216 BC - 214 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (2)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight5.74 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1941 3, Jameson#405 , BostonMFA#162 , de Luynes#655 , Gillet#276
Obverse descriptionJugate draped busts of the Dioskouroi right, wearing laureate pilei surmounted by stars; behind symbol (cornucopia or torch) and sometimes tiny Γ.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionThe Dioskouroi, wearing military attire and surmounted by stars, holding palm fronds over shoulder and raising right hand, on horses rearing right; spear below, ΒΡΕΤΤΙΩΝ in exergue.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBPETTIΩN
Edge
Mint
MintageND (216 BC - 214 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5454126220
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