LUCANIA, Metapontion. Punic occupation. Circa 215-207 BC. AR Half Shekel – Drachm (19mm, 3.70 g, 5h). Near EF.

Electronic Auction 563
Lot: 26.
Closing Date: Jun 5 2024 10:00 ET

Greek, Silver

Estimate: $ 300

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LUCANIA, Metapontion. Punic occupation. Circa 215-207 BC. AR Half Shekel – Drachm (19mm, 3.70 g, 5h). Helmeted head of Athena right / Barley ear with leaf to right; above leaf, owl standing right, head facing, with wings spread. Robinson, Second, p. 50, 3; HN Italy 1634. Lightly toned, underlying luster, minor double strike and small spot of weak strike on reverse. Near EF.

From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from John Jencek (inv. G797), June 2002. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 50 (23 June 1999), lot 433.


Closing Date and Time: 5 June 2024 at 10:08:20 ET.

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