Greek: ETRURIA. Populonia. Ca. 3rd century BC. AR 20-asses (24mm, 8.44 gm). NGC AU★ 5/5 - 5/5....
Description
Star Vecchi Plate Coin, Ex Santamaria 1961
ETRURIA. Populonia. Ca. 3rd century BC. AR 20-asses (24mm, 8.44
gm). NGC AU★ 5/5 - 5/5. Head of Metus facing as Gorgoneion,
tongue protruding, hair bound with diadem; X : X (mark of value)
below / Blank. HN Italy 152. HGC I 109. Vecchi 58.123 (this coin).
Masterfully detailed on nicely toned and centered dies.Ex Santamaria (4 May 1961), lot 4.
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000.
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