Gemini, LLC
Auction 14 18-19 Apr 2018
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Bruttium, The Brettii (?). Hannibal. Quarter Shekel.
c. 215-209 BC. Quarter Shekel, 1.97g (12h). Obv: Head of Tanit-Demeter left, wreathed with grain, wearing pendant earring and necklace. Rx: Free horse standing right. Robinson, NC 1964, p. 53, 3. SNG Copenhagen 369. HN Italy 2020. Ex Philip T. Ashton Collection. Ex Berk 123, 6 November 2001, lot 84. Robinson gave coins of this type to Locri, but no evidence has emerged supporting the existence of a Punic mint at that city. HN Italy tentatively suggests attribution to the Brettii. Hoard evidence indicates that the variety circulated at Tarentum, establishing a date of issue before 209. Head of horse slightly off center, as usual for this issue. Mint State.
c. 215-209 BC. Quarter Shekel, 1.97g (12h). Obv: Head of Tanit-Demeter left, wreathed with grain, wearing pendant earring and necklace. Rx: Free horse standing right. Robinson, NC 1964, p. 53, 3. SNG Copenhagen 369. HN Italy 2020. Ex Philip T. Ashton Collection. Ex Berk 123, 6 November 2001, lot 84. Robinson gave coins of this type to Locri, but no evidence has emerged supporting the existence of a Punic mint at that city. HN Italy tentatively suggests attribution to the Brettii. Hoard evidence indicates that the variety circulated at Tarentum, establishing a date of issue before 209. Head of horse slightly off center, as usual for this issue. Mint State.