LUCANIA, Metapontion. Punic occupation. Circa 215-207 BC. AR Half Shekel – Drachm (19mm, 3.50 g, 11h).

Triton XXIII – Session One – Greek Coinage Part I
Lot: 46. Estimated: $ 1 000

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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LUCANIA, Metapontion. Punic occupation. Circa 215-207 BC. AR Half Shekel – Drachm (19mm, 3.50 g, 11h). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet / Barley ear with leaf to right; META downward to left; above leaf, owl standing right, head facing, with wings spread. Robinson, Second, p. 50, 3; HN Italy 1634; SNG ANS 549–50; Jameson 329; Weber 779. Lightly toned, underlying luster. EF.

From the Jack A. Frazer Collection. Ex Ponterio 112 (27 April 2001), lot 121.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session One – Greek Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday morning, 14 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.