ITALY. Etruria. Populonia. AR Didrachm of 20 Units (20 Asses) (8.06 gms), 3rd Century B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5. HGC-1, 112; HN Italy-146; Vecchi-48.66 (this coin). Obverse: Diademed facing head of Metus; X X (mark of value) below; Reverse: Two kerykeions in opposite directions. A <strong>RARER</strong> type featuring a design upon the reverse rather than just being blank, this toned specimen presents a fairly well centered strike on the obverse.
