© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Silver 5 Asses Male head series II: facing left 301 BC - 206 BC
| Silver | 1.48 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Populonia (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 301 BC - 206 BC |
| Value | 5 Asses |
| Currency | As (circa 475-201 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.48 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#178548 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Seven examples are known, with only three being in private collections.There has been much controversy on dating Populonian coins, and as such, the date ranges my vary per source.
The second Male head 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
The Silver 5 Asses coin from Populonia (Etruria) features a unique design element - a facing left male head, which was a departure from the traditional right-facing depiction of male heads on Etruscan coins. This design choice signifies the influence of Greek art and culture on Etruscan coinage during that time period.
