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1 Didrachm Turms series I 501 BC - 450 BC
| Silver | 8.32 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Populonia (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 501 BC - 450 BC |
| Value | 1 Didrachm = 2 Drachms |
| Currency | Drachm (circa 550-450 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.32 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#178656 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Four examples are known, with only two being in private collections. The other two are located in museums in Florence, but are in quite bad contidions.There has been much controversy on dating Etruscan coins, and as such, the date ranges my vary per source.
The first Turms series was struck using Populonia's first silver standard.
Interesting fact
The Didrachm coin from Populonia (Etruria) was used as a form of currency in ancient Etruria, which was a civilization that existed in central Italy before the rise of the Roman Empire. The coin features an image of a mythical creature called a "Turms," which was a symbol of the Etruscan god of the underworld, Charun. The Turms is depicted as a creature with the body of a lion, the head of a man, and wings. The image of the Turms on the coin was meant to signify the power and authority of the Etruscan gods.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (501 BC - 450 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Didrachm (Turms series I) (501 BC - 450 BC) coin.
