Drachm

发行方 Brettii
年份 213 BC - 205 BC
类型 Standard circulation coin
面值 1/2 Gold Stater (10)
货币 Attic drachm
材质 Gold
重量 4.2 g
直径 17 mm
厚度
形状 Round (irregular)
制作工艺 Hammered
方向 Variable alignment ↺
雕刻师
流通至
参考资料 HN Italy#1950 3#14
正面描述 Bearded head of Poseidon left, wearing taenia, trident behind; dolphin below.
正面文字
正面铭文
背面描述 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.
背面文字 Greek
背面铭文 BPETTIΩN Γ
边缘
铸币厂
铸造量 ND (213 BC - 205 BC) - -
Numisquare 编号 9635571560
附加信息

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

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