327, Lot: 17. Estimate $300. Sold for $850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ETRURIA, Populonia. Late 3rd century BC. Æ Triens (30mm, 20.60 g, 8h). Helmeted head of Menrva right; •••• (mark of value) below / Owl standing facing, with wings spread; stars flanking, •••• (mark of value) above; c/m’s: crescent and •–• in irregular incuse and two radiate four-spoke wheels in circular incuses. EC Series 133, 26–45; HN Italy 184. Host coin Fair, green patina; c/m VF. Very rare with countermarks.

From the Continental Collection.