Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. AR 20-Asses, 3rd century BC. Facing head of Metus, tongue protruding, hair bound with diadem; below, X X. Dotted border. / pv[plvna] and crescent around six pointed sun-burst. Vecchi EC 38.41-46; HN Italy 143; HGC 1 104. AR. 8.12 g. 21.50 mm. RR. Very rare and in excellent condition for issue. Obverse perfectly centred, reverse typically off centre. Sound metal, brilliant and lightly toned, with blackish spots. Good VF/VF.