Ancients
ETRURIA. Populonia. Ca. 3rd century BC. AR 20 asses (22mm, 8.32 gm). NGC AU 4/5 - 5/5. Head of Metus facing as Gorgoneion, tongue protruding; X : X (mark of value) below / Random striations on blank surface. EC Group XII, Series 52, 220 (same obverse die). HN Italy 142. Deep strike and flashy surfaces enhance the life-like monstrous portrait.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 700-900 USD