Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Venusia (?). Series based on a nummus of about 336 g. AE Cast Uncia, c. 275-225 BC. D/ Knucklebone seen from outside; above, pellet. R/ Crescent. Unlisted in the standard references; Vecchi ICC-; HN Italy-; Haeb.-. AE. g. 44.02 mm. 30.50 Unicum. Lovely earthen deep emerald-green patina. About EF.
Unique and hitherto unknown AE Cast Uncia (first series) of Venusia (?) (cf. Vecchi ICC 353-354).