LUCANIA, Metapontion. Punic occupation. Circa 215-207 BC. AR Half Shekel – Drachm (18mm, 3.95 g, 9h). EF.

Electronic Auction 610 – Session 1
Lot: 33. Estimated: $ 500

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 2 750. 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 (18mm, 3.95 g, 9h). Helmeted head of Athena right / Barley ear with leaf to right. Robinson, Second, p. 50, 1; HN Italy 1632; Ward 60 (this coin). Attractive old iridescent tone, traces of find patina. EF.

Ex Münzen und Medaillen AG 72 (6 October 1987), lot 494; Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection (Part II, Sotheby’s Zurich, 4 April 1973), lot 43; John Ward Collection (publ. 1901).

Closing Date and Time: 3 June 2026 at 10:10:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.