Half Shekel

€1.00
IssuerMetapontion
Year215 BC - 207 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Shekel
CurrencyShekel (212-207BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.63 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1634, GCV#423, SNG ANS 2#550, Jameson#329, Weber#779
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionEar of corn, leaf and owl to right.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringMETA
Edge
Mint
MintageND (215 BC - 207 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6041955030
Comments