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Gold 10 Asses Male head series III: facing right; value right 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#152103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Only ten examples are known.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 rare depiction of a male head facing right, which was a departure from the more common depiction of female heads on Etruscan coins. This suggests that the coin may have been issued during a time of political or social change in Etruria.
