ETRURIA, Populonia. 3rd century BC. AR 20 Asses (20.5mm, 8.37 g). Diademed facing head of Metus; X:X (mark of value) below / Two kerykeia, the right inverted. EC Series 48, 1–93 (O14/R18); Vicari 51; Sambon 52; HN Italy 150; SNG ANS 81–2 (same dies); SNG Ashmolean 1 (same dies); SNG Lloyd 4 (same dies); Hunterian 1 (same dies); Kraay & Hirmer 327 (same dies). Old cabinet tone, some die wear, patches of find patina on reverse. Good VF.
Ex Burgan (17 November 2017), lot 1.
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