Thusciae. Janus was the first to rule me. Founded by him, I imposed laws on peoples and I gave names to the Sea, the Underworld and Heaven. I grew by founding colonies, as also in power, exceeding Italian borders, as long as my sons remained my allies, but blind discord forced me to serve a mistress, namely the people of Romulus. …our ancient language was cast aside by this mistress, ungrateful as she was for my help and achievements, but the name which the Thurians gave remained: we leave these holy coasts to the Archadians and Lydians, since the Pelasgi were not inclined to move elsewhere. I, Tuscany, have spoken. Low left: Elba, once Ilva, is an island with an inexhaustible supply of steel.” From text on front translated by Marcel van den Broecke”