Etruria, Populonia, c. Fourth Century BC. Gold Half Unit (sometimes termed 25 units; 1.41 g). Lion's head right with tongue protruding. Reverse: Blank. HN Italy 128; Vecchi 1, 47; SNG ANS 2; cf. Jenkins, NC 1959 ("Recent Acquisitions of Greek Coins by the British Museum"). Possessing remarkable detail; Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. Ex Lawrence R. Stack Collection of Ancient Coins (14 I 08), lot 2002; Triton VIII (11-12 I 05), lot 15. Categories:
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