Sale: Triton VIII, Lot: 47. Estimate $1500.  Closing Date: Monday, 10 January 2005.  Sold For $1250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

BRUTTIUM, The Brettii. Circa 215-205 BC. AR Drachm (4.79 gm, 4h). Diademed bust of Nike right / BRETTIWN, Dionysos standing facing, crowning himself with his right hand, holding sceptre in his left; incense altar to right, K below. Arslan dies 46/64'; Scheu II, S9; SNG ANS 18 var. (no K on reverse); SNG Copenhagen 1619 var. (G not K); HN Italy 1959. Superb EF, well struck, attractive dark cabinet toning. ($1500)