Ancient Sarmatia, Olbia. 5th BC. Bronze, Cast Dolphin money
$ 20.23$ 12.14
Availability: 29 in stock
Composition:Bronze
Date:5th Century BC
Year:5 BC
Certification:Uncertified
Era:Ancient
Condition:Excellent
Historical Period:Greek (450 BC-100 AD)
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Own a piece of ancient history with this beautiful bronze cast Dolphin money from Olbia, a city located in ancient Sarmatia. Dating back to the 5th century BC, this coin is a remarkable example of the ancient Greek influence on the region. The obverse of the coin depicts a dolphin, a symbol of the ancient Greek god of the sea, while the reverse features an incuse square. Although this coin is uncertified, its authenticity is undisputed and it would make a great addition to any collection of ancient coins.