Silver 2 1/2 Asses Gorgoneion series I

€178,639.00
IssuerPopulonia
Year401 BC - 301 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value21/2 Asses (2.5)
CurrencyAs (circa 475-201 BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.03 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Vecchi-II#11, HN Italy#119, EC 1#10, SambonArt#39, McClean#124
Obverse descriptionMetus as Gorgoneion facing forward with value below.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIIV
(Translation: 2-1/2)
Reverse descriptionBlank (uniface).
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (401 BC - 301 BC)  - Only 9 examples known -
Catalog ID8422585740
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