ETRURIA, Populonia. Late 3rd century BC. Æ Sextans (25mm, 13.10 g, 11h). Head of Menrva right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet and single-pendant earring; •• (mark of value) above / Owl standing right, head facing, on •• (mark of value); crescent between two stars to left, pvplvna (in Etruscan) below. EC Series 135, 21 (O4/R7); Vicari 113; Sambon 117; HN Italy 186. Dark green-brown patina, some minor deposits. VF. Rare in this condition, exceptional for type.
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