ETRURIA, Populonia. 3rd century BC. AR 5 Asses (14.5mm, 1.80 g).

Triton XXV
Lot: 1. Estimated: $ 3 000

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 3 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ETRURIA, Populonia. 3rd century BC. AR 5 Asses (14.5mm, 1.80 g). Male head right; V (mark of value) to left / Blank. EC Series 90, 20 (O4) = Vecchi 49.2 (this coin); Vicari 81; Sambon 81; HN Italy 170; SNG ANS 28; SNG München 23; SNG Fitzwilliam 68; BMC 18; Pozzi 42. Deep cabinet tone, a few old scratches under tone on reverse. Good VF. Rare in the market; of the 36 examples noted by Vecchi, only 17 are in private hands.

Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 120 (6 October 2020), lot 202; Riche Collection (R. Ratto, 25 January 1926), lot 120.


The final winners of all Triton XXV lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 11-12 January 2022. Triton XXV – Session One – Greek Coinage (Part 1) will be held Tuesday morning, 11 January 2022 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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