Greek. Lucania. Metapontion. Punic occupation. Circa 215-207 BC. Half Shekel (Silver, 18.53 mm, 4.06 g). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. META, Ear of grain with leaf to right. HN Italy 1632. HGC 1, 1092. SNG ANS 549. SNG Lloyd 403. Robinson, "Coinage of the Second Punic War", in NC 1964, p. 50, 1 and pl. VI, 4. Lightly toned. A very sharp and very attractive coin. Virtually as struck. Rare.