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Spectacular Metus
Lot # 10
Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. AR 20 Units, 3rd century BC. Obv. Facing head of gorgoneion (Metus) with protruding tongue and long hair bound by diadem; below, X : X. Rev. Blank. Vecchi EC 58 (O 33); HN Italy 152. AR. 8.52 g. 23.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. An outstanding example, perfectly centred on a very broad flan and superb. Lovely light old cabinet tone. EF.