Bruttium, The Brettii AR Drachm. Second Punic War issue, circa 216-214 BC. Veiled head of Hera Lakinia to right, wearing polos; sceptre over shoulder, kantharos behind / Zeus standing to left, right foot on Ionic capital, holding sceptre; BPETTIΩN to right; before, eagle standing to left on thunderbolt; tiny Γ (engraver's signature) between sceptre and left foot of Zeus. Scheu 78; HN Italy 1970; HGC 1, 1357. 4.48g, 19mm, 7h.
Extremely Fine.
From a private European collection, outside of Italy prior to December 1992.
Price realized | 1'800 GBP |
Starting price | 300 GBP |
Estimate | 500 GBP |