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; SNG Lloyd 403; Robinson p. 50, 1 and pl. VI.4. 3.70 g. 19.00 mm. Choice example with sharp details and attractive surfaces. EF.