Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Half Shekel – Drachm. Punic occupation, c. 215-207 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. Barley ear with leaf to right; META upward to left; above leaf, owl standing right, head facing, with wings spread. HN Italy 1634; SNG ANS 550 var. (ethnic downward); Robinson, Second, p. 51, 4 and pl. VI, 7 = McClean 992 (same dies). 3.62 g. 18 mm. RRR. An outstanding specimen with exceptional style and lovely toning. Rare with an upward legend. Good EF/EF.
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