Etruria, Populonia. First Metus Group.. AR Didrachm of 10 Units, c. 425-400 BC

10 Units with Dolphins

Lot # 8

Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. First Metus Group. AR Didrachm of 10 Units, c. 425-400 BC. Obv. Head of Metus facing, wearing diadem; below, dolphins flanking X (mark of value). Rev. Blank. Vecchi EC Series 7; HN Italy 117; Sambon 37. AR. 8.00 g. 25.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, Vecchi listed only five specimen for this series. An outstanding example of enchanting beauty and prettily toned, with lovely golden highlights. Exceptional. EF.

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