Greek Coinage
Bruttium, The Brettii
Double unit circa 208-203, Æ 14.52 g. Head of Ares l., wearing crested Corinthian helmet, bowl decorated with griffin. Rev. BPETTIΩΝ Athena advancing r., head facing, with spear over shoulder and holding shield with both hands; to r., wreath. Scheu, NC 1961, 74. SNG ANS 83. Historia Numorum Italy 2003.
In exceptional condition for the issue. Superb untouched green
patina and extremely fine / about extremely fine Ex NAC 64, 2012, 646 and Roma Numismatics 5, 2013, 39 sales. From the Silingardi collection.