Description: Brundisium, Calabria | AE Quadrans Reference: SNG ANS 732 Date: 212-200 BCE Obverse: Laureate head of Poseidon right, crowned by Nike flying right, trident behind. Three pellets (mark of value) below. Reverse: BRVN, Phalanthos, nude, riding dolphin left, holding large cithara, Nike crowning him; three pellets below Mint: Brundisium, Calabria Size: 19.1 mm Weight: 4.68 grams POSEIDON & DOLPHIN-RIDING HERO. A scarce, bronze coin struck at the Roman colony of Brundisium in Magna Graecia during Hannibal's invasion of Italy during the Second Punic War. Brundisium, located on the Adriatic coast of southern Italy, was a Messapian and then Roman town of great strategic and commercial importance throughout antiquity. The maritime aspect of the city is advertized on the obverse of the coin with Poseidon and his trident (8 o'clock). On the reverse, the coin portrays its mythical founder Phalanthos, the dolphin-riding divine hero from Sparta. The Greek city's political history was changed when the Romans conquered it in 266 BCE and established a colony there in 247 or 244 BCE. Brundisium soon became the main point of departure for anyone travelling to Greece or the East and usurped Tarentum's position as the most important port in the south. During the Second Punic War, Brundisum resisted Hannibal's attempts to capture it, thus defying him an important resupply base for his Italian campaigns. Policies I apply the highest ethical standards in selling ancient coins. All coins are guaranteed to be genuine and any item found to be otherwise may be returned for a full refund. The most important thing is that you are happy with your new coin(s)! All coins are shipped in PVC-free, archival-grade coin flips and inserts made of acid-free paper Domestic (USA) shipping only, except for international shipments through eBay International Shipping program. If you purchase multiple items please message me before you pay and I will combine the shipping for you. I accept all returns within 30 calendar days upon receipt of the item. No explanation is required for the return, but it would be appreciated. Any item which has been altered from its original state may not be returned. Don't see what you're looking for? Just shoot me a message, I might have it but haven't gotten around to listing it!
Price: 59.99 USD
Location: Canton, Michigan
End Time: 2024-10-12T23:47:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: Quadrans
Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)
Composition: Bronze
Year: 212-200 BC
Era: Ancient
