I Got my High Five!

Well, I finally found it. Took me a few years, but I have all the AR Denominations for my Populonia Etruria collection. I also have a couple key Bronzes ...

https://www.cointalk.com/threads/anyone-have-5-asses.299414/#post-2791216

HIGH FIVE for my 5-Asses: (Similar to a Roman AR Quinarius)


ETRURIA, POPULONIA.
Etruria Populonia
AR 5 Asses 2.0g
3rd C BCE
Obv: Young Head L, V (denomination) behind
Rev: blank
HN 173 Vecchi Rasna III 52 ex NAC 29 No 9 RARE

AR-5 Asses, 3. Jahrhundert v. Chr.; 2.00 g. Jünglingskopf l. dahinter Wertangabe//Glatt. Rutter, Historia Numorum 173; Vecchi, The coinage of the Rasna III, 52; Vecchi, Etruscan Coinage 91.6 (dies Exemplar).

Von großer Seltenheit. Feine Patina, winz. Kratzer, sehr schön
Exemplar der Auktion NAC 29, Zürich 2005, Nr. 9.

Das Stück ist abgebildet bei Christian Gliwitzky, Aus Etruskern werden Römer - Geprägte Gold- und Silbermünzen, in: Jörg Gebauer (Hrsg.) u. a. Die Etrusker - Von Villanova bis Rom, München 2015, S. 282, Abb. 6.4

Ex: Künker Auction 295 Lot 124


20-Asses: (Similar to a Roman AR Didrachm)

Etruria, Populonia
3rd Century BC
Silver 20-Asses
8.1g, ovoid 16.6mm x 20mm
Obv: Facing head of Metus, hair bound with a diadem, X:X below
Rev: blank
Sambon 47; HN Italy 152


10-Asses: (Similar to a Roman AR Denarius)

Etruria Populonia
AR 10 Asses 20mm 4.21g
211-206 BC
Obv: Male Hd
Rev: Blank
die break


5-Asses: (Similar to a Roman AR Quinarius - see ABOVE)


2-1/2 Asses: (Similar to a Roman AR Sestertius)

2-½ asses , AR 0.85 g
3rd century BC
Obv: Radiate female head r.; behind, CII.
Rev: Blank.
Ref: EC 104 (misdescribed, Female head with an Attic helmet). Historia Numorum Italy 179.
NAC Comment: Of the highest rarity, apparently only the second specimen known. Dark patina and about very fine.
Ex: From the collection of E.E. Clain-Stefanelli


1-As: (Similar to a Roman AR - nothing - only Bronze in Roman Currency)

Etruria Populonia
AR 1 As 0.60g 10.0mm
after 211 BCE
Obv: Male Head Left
Rev: Plain Rev
Ref: Vecchi 3 68-70 HN Italy 181
Seller/Auction comment: EXTREMELY RARE


AE Sextans:

Etruria or Umbria
Aes Grave
3rd C BCE
Sextans 23mm 25.15g
Obv: Club
Rev: 2 Dots
Ref: HN 54 Vecchi-Th 172


AE Quartuncia:

Etruria 3rd C BCE
AE Quartuncia 18mm 4.76g
Head of African r
Elephant r letter below
SNG COP 48 HNI 69 SNG Paris 138-140 SNG Morcom 44
RARE

https://www.cointalk.com/threads/anyone-have-5-asses.299414/#post-2791216

Please post anything relevant. I know folks do not really collect this niche... But, as you can see, they are a bit difficult to capture...

 

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Excellent collection, Brian. Great work capturing this rare and interesting set.

 

Terrific group of Ertuscan coins! There might have been an AR As in the Roman quadrigatus coinage (225-214 BC), though very rare. Crawford 28/5, called "Litra" by Crawford and others, may actually have been an As. It was certainly easier to carry than a libral Aes Grave!

 

Cool stable full of asses



Just kidding my friend. Anyway, congratulations on completing what is one tough and expensive collection to put together. I love your dedication. A truly fantastic group of coins.

 

Nice addition, Brian, congrats

 

Oh... Noooo.... another TARGET to go after...

No wonder I missed it...they called it a LITRA!!!

Anonymous. Litra circa 225-212, AR 1.00 g.
Laureate Janiform head of Dioscuri. Rev. Horse prancing r.; below, ROMA.
Cr. 28/5.
Of the highest rarity, only four specimens to be known. Toned and very fine

 

No, my City-Slicker friend, those be HORSEYS!

And, Thank you very much for the kind words. Yeah, difficult and expensive... but cool to have now!

 

Impressive! next up one of these? where do you find these anyway(that aren't fake) ?

 

Awesome!

 

Oh, yeah... I took a serious look at those in the Kuenker Auction... but decided to FINISH the AR Denominations with the 5-Asses piece... will be looking at those in the future.

 

WOW, what a fantastic group of coins. Congrats a real credit to you.

 

Congrats!! That's a great little collection you have.

 

very kool Alegandron. ..

 

Congrats! You must have a very good feeling of accomplishment!

 

That's awesome Brian. Congrats on completing another really fantastic collection.

 

Cool set! Must be satisfying to complete it.

 

Congrats Brian!! That's a fantastic collection of Populonia Etrurian coins!!!

I'm truly jealous!!! I WANT ONE!!!

Hmm, even this old 'Brooklyn' boy can tell the difference between horsies and asses---but then again I grew up in a neighborhood full of Democrats

 

Congrats Brian, that is a great set.

 

K, but what about the uncertain inland mint, and Volaterrae?!

Just kidding, that is an awesome set!!!