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Olbia, Greece Bronze Dolphin Coin // 5th Century BC.

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Ancient Greece. Sarmatia, Olbia, 5th century BC. Bronze cast dolphin coin set into a custom .925 silver bezel. Nice form with dorsal fin, eyes visible on both sides and remains of inscription on upper left flank. Dark brassy patina. Olbia, on the shores of the Black Sea is now part of Ukraine. The ancient Olbians worshipped Delphinus, the sacred, playful fish-god of the sea. Before the introduction of struck circular coins, their cast-bronze coinage was crafted in the shape of a leaping dolphin.

Product Details
  • Measurements
    1"L x .5"W x .5"H
  • OriginUkraine

— L: 25mm
— Ref: SNG BM Black Sea 361; SNG Cop 72.

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