Greek Coins
Bruttium, The Brettii. Drachm circa 216-214 BC, AR 4.68 g.
Description
Diademed bust of Nike r. Rev. ΒΡΕΤΤΙΩΝ ??Naked river-god facing with chlamys over l. arm, crowning himself and holding sceptre; in r. field, ??thunderbolt.
References
Scheu, NC 1962, p. 46, S6
Arslan, Brettii, 103
Historia Numorum Italy 1958
Condition
In exceptional condition for the issue. Perfectly struck and centred on a large flan and with a delicate old cabinet tone. Extremely fine
Provenance
M&M sale 54, 1978, 66
Hirsch sale 313, 2015, 2006