Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Half Shekel – Drachm. Time of Hannibal, c. 212-206 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet. Rev. META. Five-grained barley ear, leaf to right. Robinson p. 50, 1 and pl. VI.4; HN Italy 1632; SNG ANS 549; SNG Lloyd 403; HGC 1 1092. 3.95 g. 19 mm. R. Choice example with sharp details and brilliant surfaces. As struck. About FDC/FDC.
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