★ Beautifully toned 20 Asses from Populonia ★

ETRURIA. Populonia. 3rd century BC. 20 Asses (Silver, 22 mm, 8.55 g). Diademed facing head of Metus with protruding tongue; below, [X:X] (mark of value). Rev. Blank. EC Group XII, Series 52 (O20). HN Italy 142. Beautifully toned and with a sharp and attractive obverse. With the usual die break, otherwise, extremely fine.

From an American collection, formed before 2005.