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 downward to left; above leaf, owl standing right, head facing, with wings spread. HN Italy 1634; SNG ANS 549–50; Robinson, Second, p. 50, 3; Demeester 10; Jameson 329; Weber 779. AR. 3.18 g. 17.50 mm. Choice. Brilliant and lightly toned with golden hues. EF.