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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Mikey Zee, post: 2474790, member: 72818&quot;]Since the first coin is a bronze didrachm of the Bretti (Bruttium) of Southern Italy and the second is a silver drachm of the Massi (Massalia) of Southern Gaul, the opening title is not overly inaccurate. Both coins are less than perfect, respectively exhibiting wear, off-centered strikes or even weak strikes from worn dies. Needless to say, I found it quite easy to overlook the &#039;flaws&#039; and I&#039;m quite happy to have been able to purchase them at a reduced cost after numerous counter offers.</p><p><br /></p><p>Bronze Didrachm, Bruttium--circa 211-208 BC; 16.9 grams, 26mm</p><p>Helmeted head of Ares left, griffin on helmet, thunderbolt below</p><p>BRETTIWN</p><p>Athena advancing right, holding spear, &#039;race&#039; torch (?) to lower right</p><p>SNG ANS 82</p><p>[ATTACH=full]521345[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]521346[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>AR drachm of Massalia, circa 130-125 BC</p><p>2.82 grams, 19 mm</p><p>Artemis wearing pennant and pearl necklace,</p><p>head right,bow and quiver over left shoulder.</p><p>MASSA; A in exergue</p><p>Lion advancing left, palm tree under right paw.</p><p>SNG COP 777, BN 1121</p><p>[ATTACH=full]521348[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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