目录
| 发行方 | Brundisium |
|---|---|
| 年份 | 215 BC |
| 类型 | Standard circulation coin |
| 面值 | |
| 货币 | Drachm |
| 材质 | Bronze |
| 重量 | 17.69 g |
| 直径 | 26 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#737, SNG ANS 1#779, HGC 1#687 |
| 正面描述 | Laureate head of Neptune right; behind, Nike above trident; two pellets below. |
|---|---|
| 正面文字 | |
| 正面铭文 | |
| 背面描述 | Phalanthos riding dolphin left, holding Nike and kithara; two pellets below. |
| 背面文字 | Greek |
| 背面铭文 | BR - VN |
| 边缘 | |
| 铸币厂 | |
| 铸造量 |
ND (-215) - Circa 215 BC - |
| Numisquare 编号 | 1704663180 |
| 附加信息 |
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