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  Greek Italy.   Northern Apulia, Venusia.    AE Quincunx, c. 210-200 BC.   D/    Laureate head of Jupiter left; behind, five pellets.        R/   Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with wings spread; to left, VE.     HN Italy 720; SNG ANS 759; SNG Cop. 707; Burnett 4.3.     14.72 g.   28.50 mm.        Superb and in exceptional condition for the issue. Wonderful untouched light green patina. Area of weak strike on revrse.    EF/About EF.