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  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.     HN Italy 1632; SNG ANS 549; Robinson pl. VI.4.     3.72 g.   17.00 mm.        Superb coin, exceptionally detailed. Brilliant and lightly toned with golden hues.    Good EF.