Catalog
Silver 20 Asses Amphora / Octopus series
| Issuer | Populonia |
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| Year | 450 BC - 401 BC |
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| Reference(s) | Vecchi-I#36, HN Italy#104, EC 1#1, SambonArt#20, SNG ANS 1#16, GCV#266 |
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| Obverse lettering | XX (Translation: 20) |
| Reverse description | Uniface; the reverse is entirely blank and uninscribed, with a rough, irregular surface resulting from the hammered striking technique. No design, legend, or incuse pattern is present, which is typical of the early coinage of Populonia where the die was applied only to the obverse. |
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| Mintage | ND (450 BC - 401 BC) - Only 7 examples known |
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