Metapontion Half Shekel, -215 – -207
Information
Country
Metapontion
Metapontion
Currency
Shekel
(212 – 207)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Half Shekel
Year
-215 – -207
Ruler
Second Punic War
(-218–-203)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.08
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Half Shekel from Metapontion. Issued from -215 to -207. Struck in Silver. Measures 18 mm and weighs 4.08 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet.
- Reverse
- Grain ear with leaf to right.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (215 BC - 207 BC) | — |
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