Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
Jun 2, 2019
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The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 3634:
Ancient Greek Coins - Thrace - Olbia - Bronze Dolphin Money Group [10]
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Start price:
£
72
Estimated price:
$80 - $100
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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6th century BC
Group comprising: cast 'coins' or currency pieces in the form of a bifacial dolphin. 13.01 grams total. Fine, uncleaned.
Literature
Sear 1684.
Footnotes
This unique type of coinage was cast in Olbia, in the Black Sea area of Thrace from the 5th to 3rd century BC; there are many varieties; the casting method employed was adopted by the Gallic Celts who originally came from this area; the dolphins were generally cast in a "tree" form connected by the tail, although some examples seem to have been cast individually.
