Choice Metapontum


Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Half Shekel – Drachm. Time of Hannibal, c. 212-206 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet. Rev. META. Five-grained barley ear, leaf to right. HN Italy 1632; SNG ANS 549; Robinson pl. VI.4. 3.72 g. 17.00 mm. Superb coin, exceptionally detailed. Brilliant and lightly toned with golden hues. Good EF.