Katalog
| Emitent | Brettii |
|---|---|
| Rok | 213 BC - 205 BC |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nominał | 1/2 Gold Stater (10) |
| Waluta | Attic drachm |
| Skład | Gold |
| Waga | 4.2 g |
| Średnica | 17 mm |
| Grubość | |
| Kształt | Round (irregular) |
| Technika | Hammered |
| Orientacja | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Rytownik(zy) | |
| W obiegu do | |
| Źródło(a) | HN Italy#1950 3#14 |
| Opis awersu | Bearded head of Poseidon left, wearing taenia, trident behind; dolphin below. |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | |
| Legenda awersu | |
| Opis rewersu | 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. |
| Pismo rewersu | Greek |
| Legenda rewersu | BPETTIΩN Γ |
| Krawędź | |
| Mennica | |
| Nakład |
ND (213 BC - 205 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 9635571560 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
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