Italy. Coastal Etruria, Populonia. AR 5-Asses, 3rd century BC. Obv. Head of Turms right, wearing petasus; behind, V. Linear border. Rev. Blank. Vecchi EC I, 84. HN Italy 163. Sambon 93. Vicari 91. AR. g. 1.83 mm. 15.50 RR. A very attractive example of this rare and fascinating issue. Minor roughness. Toned, with reddish spots. VF.