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Gold 25 Asses Lion's head series I 211 BC - 206 BC
| Gold | 1.33 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Populonia (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Punic War (218 BC - 203 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211 BC - 206 BC |
| Value | 25 Asses |
| Currency | As (circa 475-201 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.33 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#152048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Comment
This is part of the Etruscan gold series from the Second Punic War (218-201 BC).Interesting fact
The Gold 25 Asses coin from Populonia (Etruria) features a lion's head on one side and a wheel on the other, which symbolizes the Etruscan goddess of fate, Fortuna. This coin was used as a means of payment and was also considered a symbol of wealth and power in ancient Etruria.
