The J. FALM Collection: Miniature Masterpieces of Greek Coinage depicting Animals Lucania, Metapontum Half-shekel circa 215-207, AR 3.63 g. Head of Athena r. wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. META Ear of barley with leaf to r. upon which perches owl with spread wings. Robinson, NC 1964, p. 50, 3 and pl. 6, 6. SNG ANS 550. Historia Numorum Italy 1634. Demeester 10 (this coin). In exceptional state of preservation and with a spectacular, iridescent tone, virtually as struck and Fdc Ex NAC sale 8, 1995, 68.