

Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. AR 20 Asses, 3rd century BC. Obv. Facing head of Metus with protruding tongue and long hanging hair bound by diadem; below, X:X. Rev. Crude inscription (possibly reading poplv in Etruscan). Vecchi EC Series 37.153 (O1/R1 - this coin); HN Italy 142; HGC 1 113. 8.46 g. 20 mm. Superb example with full details and lovely toned. About EF.