ITALY. Etruria. Populonia. AR 20 Asses, ca. 3rd Century B.C.Catalli-29a; SNGCop-1; Vecchi-59.38 (this coin). Facing Gorgoneion, mark of value "X (X)" below; Reverse: blank. The second "X" is slightly marred by a die crack. A tremendously interesting visual combined with a long-standing and illustrious pedigree. Good strike with attractive luster.Ex: Baldwins December 23, 1955.Vecchi Plate Coin.
