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Silver 20 Asses Metus series: with diademed
| Issuer | Populonia |
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| Year | 301 BC - 206 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Facing gorgoneion (head of Metus) rendered in archaic style, with large staring eyes, a broad flat nose, protruding tongue, and bared teeth, characteristic of Etruscan apotropaic iconography. The head is diademed, adorned with a beaded diadem across the brow, with serpentine or scroll-like hair elements framing the face. The denomination mark 'XX' appears in the lower field, denoting the value of 20 Asses. The bold, frontal composition fills the flan and reflects the vigorous engraving tradition of the Populonian mint. |
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| Obverse lettering | XX (Translation: 20) |
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| Mintage | ND (301 BC - 206 BC) |
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