Brettii ⅜ Shekel, -216 – -211
Carthaginian occupation of Bruttium
Information
Country
Brettii
Brettii
Currency
Shekel
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
⅜ Shekel
Year
-216 – -211
Ruler
Second Punic War
(-218–-203)
Composition
Electrum
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.98
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
⅜ Shekel from Brettii. Issued from -216 to -211. Struck in Electrum. Measures 16 mm and weighs 2.98 g.
- Obverse
- Janiform female heads, wearing wreaths of grain.
- Reverse
- Zeus, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left, standing in quadriga right, driven by Nike, who holds reins.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (216 BC - 211 BC) | — |
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