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Silver 20 Asses Tinia series 301 BC - 206 BC
| Silver | 7.00 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Populonia (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 301 BC - 206 BC |
| Value | 20 Asses |
| Currency | As (circa 475-201 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.00 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#178534 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged thunderbolt surrounded by smaller thunderbolts.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Only two examples are known.There has been much controversy on dating Populonian coins, and as such, the date ranges my vary per source.
The Tinia series was struck using Populonia's fourth silver standard, which is equal to the third silver standard except with the weights of all denomination being halved.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a mythical creature called the "Tinia," which was a symbol of the Etruscan goddess of the same name. The Tinia was often depicted as a female figure with a lion's head and wings, and was believed to have the power to protect the city of Populonia from harm. The inclusion of this image on the coin highlights the importance of Etruscan mythology and religion in the daily lives of the people who used it.
