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Half Shekel 215 BC - 207 BC
| Silver | 4.08 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Metapontion (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Punic War (218 BC - 203 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 215 BC - 207 BC |
| Value | ½ Shekel |
| Currency | Shekel (212-207BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.08 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#235985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Grain ear with leaf to right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΜΕΤΑ
Interesting fact
The Half Shekel coin from Metapontion (Lucania) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Metapontion, which was located in the region of Lucania, in southern Italy. The coin features an image of a bull on one side and a dolphin on the other, which were symbols of the city's wealth and prosperity. The coin was minted during the reign of Agathocles, a Greek king who ruled over the city in the 3rd century BC. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
