327, Lot: 6. Estimate $500. Sold for $900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ETRURIA, Populonia. 3rd century BC. AR 20 Asses (19mm, 6.79 g, 2h). Diademed facing head of Metus; X X (mark of value) below / Octopus. EC Series 44, 220 (O11/R14); HN Italy 146. VF, toned, struck with worn dies. Very rare.

From the Continental Collection.