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Æ Didrachm
| Issuer | Brettii |
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| Year | 208 BC - 203 BC |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Obverse description | Helmeted head of Ares facing left, wearing a crested Corinthian helmet adorned with a griffin as crest decoration. The portrait is rendered in bold Italic-Greek style characteristic of Bruttian coinage of the late third century BC, with strong facial features and a well-modelled cheek guard. The field is otherwise plain. |
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| Reverse description | Hera Hoplosima depicted advancing to right in martial aspect, grasping a large round shield with both hands held before her body, with a spear leaning against her right shoulder. In the right field, two symbol variants are known: either a bucranium above a crab, or a thunderbolt above a crab, serving as mint control marks or issue differentiators. The legend BPETTION is inscribed in the field, identifying the issuing people of the Bruttii. The composition reflects strong Hellenistic influence in the treatment of the armed goddess. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
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