LUCANIA. Metapontion. Punic occupation, circa 215-207 BC. Half Shekel (Silver, 21 mm, 4.13 g, 6 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. ΜΕΤΑ Ear of barley with leaf to right; above leaf, owl standing facing with wings spread. HGC 1, 1092. HN Italy 1634. Robinson, Second, p. 50, 3. SNG ANS 550. Lustrous and fresh. Flan crack and with some cleaning scratches on the obverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.
From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 360 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |