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Greek: Bruttium-The Brettii
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Bruttium-The Brettii, AR Drachm (Attic Standard), c.216-214 BC (Second
Punic War)
(No legend)
Diademed, draped bust of Nike right, trophy behind
BRETTIWN
River god standing facing, crowning himself with right hand, scepter in
left, incense altar at right
19.1mm, 4.56g, Die axis 7.0
Scheu 14; HN Italy 1960; SNG ANS 19-20; SNG Tübingen 491
Notes from consignor: Good EF. Excellent metal and centering, medium toning with
colorful iridescence in protected areas, gorgeous coin. Unlike many
examples of this issue, this coin does NOT have cleaning scratches.
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Bruttium-The Brettii, AE Reduced Sextans, c.208-203 BC
(No legend)
Helmeted head of Ares left, griffin on helmet, cornucopiae below
BRETTIWN
Hera Hoplosmia advancing right, holding shield and spear, monogram and
thunderbolt in right fields
25mm, 11.70g, Die axis 8.0
Scheu 55; HN Italy 2002; SNG ANS --
Notes from consignor: Good EF. Excellent metal, excellent centering, strike a
bit soft, but beautiful patina and surfaces, attractive coin. Rare symbol
combination.
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