Half Shekel

€2.00
IssuerMetapontion
Year215 BC - 207 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Shekel
CurrencyShekel (212-207BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.08 g
Dimensions18.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1632, SNG ANS 2#549, HGC 1#1092, SNG Lockett#437, SNG Lloyd#403
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionGrain ear with leaf to right.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΜΕΤΑ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (215 BC - 207 BC)  - -
Catalog ID3369827540
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