Katalog
| İhraççı | Brundisium |
|---|---|
| Yıl | 215 BC |
| Tür | Standard circulation coin |
| Değer | |
| Para birimi | Drachm |
| Bileşim | Bronze |
| Ağırlık | 17.69 g |
| Çap | 26 mm |
| Kalınlık | |
| Şekil | Round (irregular) |
| Teknik | Hammered |
| Yönlendirme | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Gravürcü(ler) | |
| Dolaşımda olduğu yıl | |
| Referans(lar) | HN Italy#737, SNG ANS 1#779, HGC 1#687 |
| Ön yüz açıklaması | Laureate head of Neptune right; behind, Nike above trident; two pellets below. |
|---|---|
| Ön yüz yazısı | |
| Ön yüz lejandı | |
| Arka yüz açıklaması | Phalanthos riding dolphin left, holding Nike and kithara; two pellets below. |
| Arka yüz yazısı | Greek |
| Arka yüz lejandı | BR - VN |
| Kenar | |
| Darphane | |
| Basma adedi |
ND (-215) - Circa 215 BC - |
| Numisquare Kimliği | 1704663180 |
| Ek bilgiler |
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