Sarmatia (Olbia) 5th C. BC Dolphin
Offered is an unusual 5th centrury BC cast AE Dolphin ‘unit’ from Olbia in Sarmatia (today Ukraine). This example measures 24mm, weighs 1.23g, and retains most of its tail and dorsal fin (the two main markers when determining quality with these), as well as a lovely deep-green patina on the cleaner of the two sides. In all, a charming and ever-popular piece of proto-coinage.
Offered is an unusual 5th centrury BC cast AE Dolphin ‘unit’ from Olbia in Sarmatia (today Ukraine). This example measures 24mm, weighs 1.23g, and retains most of its tail and dorsal fin (the two main markers when determining quality with these), as well as a lovely deep-green patina on the cleaner of the two sides. In all, a charming and ever-popular piece of proto-coinage.
Offered is an unusual 5th centrury BC cast AE Dolphin ‘unit’ from Olbia in Sarmatia (today Ukraine). This example measures 24mm, weighs 1.23g, and retains most of its tail and dorsal fin (the two main markers when determining quality with these), as well as a lovely deep-green patina on the cleaner of the two sides. In all, a charming and ever-popular piece of proto-coinage.