ETRURIA, Populonia. 5th century BC. AR Tridrachm (28.5mm, 15.19 g). Good VF.

Triton XXIX
Lot: 6. Estimated: $ 15 000

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Sold For $ 32 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ETRURIA, Populonia. 5th century BC. AR Tridrachm (28.5mm, 15.19 g). Boar advancing right on ground / Blank. EC Group I, Series 2.8 corr. (O4 – this coin [incorrect weight noted]); Vicari 7; Sambon 19; HN Italy 112; SNG ANS 15 (same die); SNG BN 78. Toned, granular surfaces, minor marks, scuffs on reverse. Good VF. Extremely rare, one of only eight recorded; just two in private hands (the others in London, New York [2], Firenze, Paris, and the Vatican).

From the Deer Creek Collection. Ex Long Valley River Collection (Roma XX, 29 October 2020), lot 9; Swiss Etruscologist Collection (Roma XVI, 26 September 2018), lot 5; VCV Collection (Roma X, 27 September 2015), lot 10 (hammer £28,000).

Like the Romans, the Etruscans of northern and central Italy were latecomers to the Greek concept of coinage. The origins of the Etruscans are still regarded as enigmatic, and their language survives only in the form of relatively short inscriptions. When they did begin striking coins in the mid 4th century BC, many of the distinct and whimsical qualities of their culture came through. Only five Etruscan cities struck coins in any quantities, with Fufluna, called Populonia by the Romans, by far the most prolific.

The final winners of all Triton XXIX lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 January 2026.

Triton XXIX – Session One – Lot 1-301 will be held Tuesday morning, 13 January 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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