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| 発行体 | Brundisium |
|---|---|
| 年号 | 215 BC |
| 種類 | Standard circulation coin |
| 額面 | |
| 通貨 | Drachm |
| 材質 | Bronze |
| 重量 | 17.69 g |
| 直径 | 26 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#737, SNG ANS 1#779, HGC 1#687 |
| 表面の説明 | Laureate head of Neptune right; behind, Nike above trident; two pellets below. |
|---|---|
| 表面の文字体系 | |
| 表面の銘文 | |
| 裏面の説明 | Phalanthos riding dolphin left, holding Nike and kithara; two pellets below. |
| 裏面の文字体系 | Greek |
| 裏面の銘文 | BR - VN |
| 縁 | |
| 鋳造所 | |
| 鋳造数 |
ND (-215) - Circa 215 BC - |
| Numisquare ID | 1704663180 |
| 追加情報 |
Historical Context: Struck in 215 BC, this bronze Sextans from Brundisium falls within the tumultuous Second Punic War. Following Roman defeats, Brundisium, a vital port and Roman colony, held crucial strategic importance as a gateway to the East. Local bronze coinage, like this Sextans, was essential for military funding, troop payment, and commerce in a strained wartime economy, highlighting the decentralized, critical nature of monetary supply during this national crisis.
Artistry: The anonymous engraver's work on this Sextans exemplifies the pragmatic Italic stylistic school. Brundisium’s bronze coinage frequently featured maritime themes. A common obverse depicts a deity's head, often Neptune or Mercury; the reverse showcases a dolphin or ship's prow, accompanied by two pellets denoting the Sextans. Execution prioritizes clear iconography over intricate detail, aligning with wartime production's utilitarian demands rather than artistic flourish.
Technical/Grading: This bronze Sextans, at 17.69 grams and 26 mm, exhibits a substantial fabric typical of early Second Punic War issues. High-points for wear include the deity's facial features and the dolphin's contours or prow's