Silver 5 Asses Apulu series I 401 BC - 301 BC
| Silver | 3.18 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Populonia (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 401 BC - 301 BC |
| Value | 5 Asses |
| Currency | As (circa 475-201 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.18 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#179414 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
There has been much controversy on dating Populonian coins, and as such, the date ranges my vary per source.The first Apulu series was struck using Populonia's third silver standard, with all being set at unrelated weights to the proceeding two standard.
Interesting fact
The Silver 5 Asses coin from Populonia (Etruria) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in central Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. The coin features an image of a horse on one side and a mythical creature called a "griffin" on the other. The griffin was a symbol of protection and strength in Etruscan culture, and its presence on the coin suggests that the coin was used for religious or ceremonial purposes.
