Lot 83: Sarmatia, Olbia Early Æ Cast Dolphin Coinage

Date: Late 5th-4th Century BC

Obverse: Leaping dolphin with clear eye and dorsal fin
Reverse: The picture is the front and back of the same dolphin coin. THIS IS NOT TWO COINS

Attribution: BMC Thrace Sarmatia 19

Grade: Very Fine

Weight: 1.54 grs.

Measure: 26.46 mm.

Notes:
An interesting cast dolphin used as coinage on the shores of the Black Sea in ancient times. Even to this day the Black Sea is home to a large population of bottlenose dolphins.

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 83
• Listing #: 206108
• Closed: Thursday, November 8, 2012 3:41:00 PM CT
• Estimate: $65