ITALY. Bruttium. The Brettii. AV Hemidrachm (2.11 gms), ca. 216-214 B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Fine Style. Scratches. HGC-1, 1354; HN Italy-1953; SNG Cop-1613. Obverse: Bearded head of Herakles left, wearing lion skin; club to right, tiny Γ below; Reverse: Nike, holding kentron and reins, driving biga right; below, coiled serpent right. A <strong>RARE </strong>type, this charming specimen dazzles with a fairly well centered, sharp strike, though some scratches are noted below the beard of Herakles. From the Collection of a Gentleman.<p>Ex: Birkler & Waddell 1 (12/1979) Lot # 27.
