v19_0022 - BRUTTIUM - PETELIA Obole ou huit chalques, (MB, Æ 20)

BRUTTIUM - PETELIA Obole ou huit chalques, (MB, Æ 20) AU/XF

MONNAIES 19 (2004)
Starting price : 150.00 €
Estimate : 250.00 €
Realised price : 150.00 €
Number of bids : 1
Maximum bid : 155.00 €

Type : Obole ou huit chalques, (MB, Æ 20)

Date: c. 216-204 AC.

Mint name / Town : Petelia

Metal : bronze

Diameter : 20 mm

Orientation dies : 11 h.

Weight : 6,92 g.

Rarity : R1

Coments on the condition:

Très beau portrait. Patine vert noir

Catalogue references :

ANS.602 - MIAMG.3529 - GC.678 - HN. Italy2454

Obverse

Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.

Obverse description : Tête voilée de Déméter à droite.

Reverse

Reverse description : Jupiter nu debout de face, brandissant un foudre de la main droite et tenant un sceptre de la gauche ; dans le champ à gauche, une étoile à cinq rais.

Reverse legend : PETHLINWN.

Commentary

Sur notre exemplaire, la lettre ne semble pas visible au revers. La musculature de Zeus est particulièrement bien dessinée au droit.

Historical background

BRUTTIUM - PETELIA

(3rd century BC)

Petelia, located about twenty kilometers from Crotone, occupied a strategic position. The city made its appearance in history during the Second Punic War. After the Battle of Cannae in 216 BC, as the cities of southern Italy rallied one after another to Hannibal's side, Petelia remained loyal to the Roman cause. The city was besieged, and unable to be rescued, surrendered to the Carthaginians who delivered its territory to the Brettians. At the end of hostilities, the city obtained territorial compensation and was considered a privileged ally of the Urbs.

BRUTTIUM - PETELIA Obole XF

175.00 €

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