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| Emisor | Brettii |
|---|---|
| Año | 213 BC - 205 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | 1/2 Gold Stater (10) |
| Moneda | Attic drachm |
| Composición | Gold |
| Peso | 4.2 g |
| Diámetro | 17 mm |
| Grosor | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Técnica | Hammered |
| Orientación | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grabador(es) | |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) | HN Italy#1950 3#14 |
| Descripción del anverso | Bearded head of Poseidon left, wearing taenia, trident behind; dolphin below. |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | |
| Leyenda del anverso | |
| Descripción del reverso | Hippocamp right on which Amphitrite is seated left, holding Eros in extended right hand, who stands left drawing a bow; star to right, tiny Γ (engraver`s signature) at feet of Eros; in right field murex. |
| Escritura del reverso | Greek |
| Leyenda del reverso | BPETTIΩN Γ |
| Canto | |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
ND (213 BC - 205 BC) - - |
| ID de Numisquare | 9635571560 |
| Información adicional |
Historical Context: This gold drachm was issued by the Brettii, an indigenous Italic confederation, during the tumultuous Second Punic War (213-205 BC). Their territory in Bruttium, southern Italy, became a critical battleground after allying with Hannibal against Rome. The issuance of high-value gold coinage (4.2 grams, 17 millimeters) signifies the Brettii's temporary autonomy and need for currency, likely for mercenary payments. This period represents a desperate bid for independence against the encroaching Roman Republic.
Artistry: While the engraver remains anonymous, this drachm exemplifies strong Hellenistic artistic traditions prevalent in Magna Graecia. The design typically features a