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Bruttium, The Bretti, drachm
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Veiled head of Hera Lakinia right, wearing polos; scepter over shoulder, feather to left
ΒΡΕΤΤΙΩΝ
Zeus standing left, right foot on ionic capital, holding scepter; crab to left, [tiny Γ between foot and scepter].
Second Punic War issue. Circa 216-214 BC.
3.88 g.
Arslan dies 12/17’; Scheu 68–77 var. (obv. symbol);
HN Italy 1969. VF, toned, struck with worn dies.
Rare issue with feather on obverse, unknown to Scheu.
Ex-CNG 407 lot 14, From the B. H. Webb Collection. Ex-Pipito Collection
Tough to photograph, much better in hand.
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