Italy. Northern Lucania, Paestum. AE Sextans, 2nd Punic War, 218-201 BC. Obv. Wreathed head of Ceres right; behind neck, two pellets. Rev. ΠAIS. Forepart of boar right; below, two pellets. Crawford, Paestum 5/3b. HN Italy 1193. AE. g. 2.31 mm. 15.00 Perfectly struck in exceptionally high relief, from fresh and masterly engraved dies. An exceptional example. Dark green patina. Good EF.