327, Lot: 7. Estimate $1500. Sold for $2100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ETRURIA, Populonia. 3rd century BC. AR 20 Asses (20mm, 8.21 g). Diademed facing head of Metus; X:X (mark of value) below / Blank. EC Series 52, 220 (O20 – this coin, illustrated); HN Italy 142. Good VF, toned, obverse die break. Excellent metal.

From the Continental Collection. Ex Spink 152 (11 April 2001), lot 2; Spink 82 (27 March 1991), lot 394.