BRUTTIUM, The Brettii. Circa 216-214 BC. AR Drachm (18.5mm, 4.77 g, 12h). Second Punic War issue. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 105.
Closing Date: May 19 2026 11:00 ET

Greek, 12h, Silver

Estimate: $ 500

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BRUTTIUM, The Brettii. Circa 216-214 BC. AR Drachm (18.5mm, 4.77 g, 12h). Second Punic War issue. Diademed and draped bust of Nike right / Dionysos, nude but for drapery over left arm, standing facing, holding scepter and crowning himself with wreath; to right, rhyton right above tiny Γ. Arslan dies 35/53'; Scheu S13; HN Italy 1959; SNG Lloyd 548 (same dies); SNG München 1238 (same dies). Beautiful cabinet tone. Good VF.

Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 99 (29 May 2017), lot 99; Vinchon (24 November 1969), lot 80.

The Brettii were an indigenous Italian people who emerged in southern Italy in the mid-fourth century BC. Ancient authors describe them as a group of runaway slaves and miscellaneous fugitives who came together after seeking refuge in the rugged mountains of the area. Nonetheless, it is more likely that most of these people were native Oenotrians or Pelasgians who had escaped from domination by the Greek cities and other native groups to the north. By the mid-third century BC, this disparate congregation of people, now known as the Brettii, had become the predominant power over most of Italy south of the river Laos, including the important mints of Consentia, Medma, Hipponium, Terina, and Thurium (Diod. XVI.15; Strabo VI).

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 132 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 18-19 May 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session One – Lot 1-318 will be held Monday morning, 18 May 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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