LUCANIA. Paestum (Poseidonia). period of the Second Punic War, 218-201 BC. Sextans (Bronze, 15.5 mm, 3.54 g, 6 h). Wreathed head of Demeter to right, with mark of value (••) behind her neck. Rev. ΠAIS Forepart of a boar standing to right, with mark of value (••) below. Crawford, Paestum 5/3. HN Italy 1193. With a most attractive light green, solid patina. Scratch on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Paestum collection, acquired before 2007.