Katalog
| İhraççı | Brettii |
|---|---|
| Yıl | 213 BC - 205 BC |
| Tür | Standard circulation coin |
| Değer | 1/2 Gold Stater (10) |
| Para birimi | Attic drachm |
| Bileşim | Gold |
| Ağırlık | 4.2 g |
| Çap | 17 mm |
| Kalınlık | |
| Şekil | Round (irregular) |
| Teknik | Hammered |
| Yönlendirme | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Gravürcü(ler) | |
| Dolaşımda olduğu yıl | |
| Referans(lar) | HN Italy#1950 3#14 |
| Ön yüz açıklaması | Bearded head of Poseidon left, wearing taenia, trident behind; dolphin below. |
|---|---|
| Ön yüz yazısı | |
| Ön yüz lejandı | |
| Arka yüz açıklaması | 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. |
| Arka yüz yazısı | Greek |
| Arka yüz lejandı | BPETTIΩN Γ |
| Kenar | |
| Darphane | |
| Basma adedi |
ND (213 BC - 205 BC) - - |
| Numisquare Kimliği | 9635571560 |
| Ek bilgiler |
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