below truncation for engraver George W De Saulles
Edward III (1327-1377)
practically extremely fine and very rare this well preserved
8 beads on each arch of crown
ESC 514 R3
Italy, Bruttium, The Brettii, Silver Drachm below truncation for engraver GeorgeBruttium, The Brettii (c. 216 214 B. C.), Silver Drachm. Diademed beat of Nike facing right, a lituus behind, rev. BPETTIN, naked figure of river god standing facing, head turned slightly to left, chlamys draped over left arm, crowning himself and holding a sceptre, on right, 4. 70g., 3h (Arslan, dies 66 90; cf. SNG ANS 21 (this reverse die); HN Italy 1962). A very good example of this attractive issue, well centred and delicately toned, nearly