The J. FALM Collection: Miniature Masterpieces of Greek Coinage depicting Animals
Bruttium, The Brettii
Hemidrachm circa 215-213, AR 2.39 g. Head of Athena r., wearing Corinthian helmet, bowl decorated with Pegasus r. Rev. BPETTIΩN Eagle standing l. with open wings on thunderbolt; to r., plough. Arlsan, Glaux 4, AR 85-110. Scheu 2. Historia Numorum Italy 1972. Demeester 21 (this coin).
A lovely portrait, wonderful old cabinet tone and struck
on unusually good metal. Extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 8, 1995, 85.