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| 発行体 | Brettii |
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| 年号 | 213 BC - 205 BC |
| 種類 | Standard circulation coin |
| 額面 | 1/2 Gold Stater (10) |
| 通貨 | Attic drachm |
| 材質 | Gold |
| 重量 | 4.2 g |
| 直径 | 17 mm |
| 厚さ | |
| 形状 | Round (irregular) |
| 製造技法 | Hammered |
| 向き | Variable alignment ↺ |
| 彫刻師 | |
| 流通終了年 | |
| 参考文献 | HN Italy#1950 3#14 |
| 表面の説明 | Bearded head of Poseidon left, wearing taenia, trident behind; dolphin below. |
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| 表面の文字体系 | |
| 表面の銘文 | |
| 裏面の説明 | 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. |
| 裏面の文字体系 | Greek |
| 裏面の銘文 | BPETTIΩN Γ |
| 縁 | |
| 鋳造所 | |
| 鋳造数 |
ND (213 BC - 205 BC) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 9635571560 |
| 追加情報 |
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