

Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. AR 20-Asses, 3rd century BC. Obv. Facing head of Metus, tongue protruding, hair bound with diadem ; below, oX (cross pattern of four pellets) Xo. Dotted border. Rev. Blank. Vecchi EC 54 (O 24); HN Italy 152; Vecchi II, 46; Sambon 41,54. 8.45 g. 23.00 mm. R. Rare. A superb example, struck on a pleasant oval flan. Lovely uneven bright grey toning, with a hint of iridescence. About EF.