© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Gold 10 Asses Male head series III: facing left 211 BC - 206 BC
| Gold | 0.54 g | 8 mm |
| Issuer | Populonia (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Punic War (218 BC - 203 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211 BC - 206 BC |
| Value | 10 Asses |
| Currency | As (circa 475-201 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.54 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#152052 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
This is part of the Etruscan gold series from the Second Punic War (218-201 BC).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of a young man with a distinctive hairstyle, which is believed to be a representation of the Etruscan god of the underworld, Charun. This deity was often depicted with a similar hairstyle, which was meant to symbolize his connection to the afterlife. The inclusion of this image on the coin suggests that the Etruscans of Populonia may have had a strong belief in the importance of the afterlife and the gods who ruled it.
