<ARTICLE> 9
<LEGEND>
THE SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM HUNTINGTON
BANCSHARES INCORPORATED'S QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED
MARCH 31, 1998, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS. ALSO PRESENTED ARE RESTATED SCHEDULES PURSUANT TO FAS NO. 128,
"EARNINGS PER SHARE."
</LEGEND>
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