Etruria, Populonia 5 asses circa III century BC, AR 1.80 g

Etruria, Populonia
5 asses circa III century BC, AR 1.80 g. Young male head r.; in l. field, V. Rev. Blank. Sambon 81. Vecchi, Rasna 49.2 (this coin). EC 90.20 (this coin). Historia Numorum Italy 170.

Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, possibly the finest specimen in private

hands. Well centred on a large flan and with a lovely old cabinet tone.

Minor marks on reverse field, otherwise good very fine



Ex Ratto sale 25-26 January 1926, Riche, 120.