★ Heavy Early Quincunx of Teate ★

Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Teate. AE Quincux, c. 225-200 BC. D/ Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. R/ TIATI (on left). Owl right on bar; in exergue, five pellets. HN Italy 702a; SNG ANS 742. AE. 25.46 g. 30.50 mm. RR. Overweight example struck on very broad flan. Earthy light green patina. Flan crack. About VF.