Original Dolphin Greek Pre-Coin in a Coin Display Frame Rare Issued Pre-Coin

Description

History in Your Hands – This piece of dolphin shaped currency is from the Greek colony of Olbia, located on the northern coast of the Black Sea in modern day Ukraine. Dolphins had an important role in Greek mythology, and the bottle-nosed dolphins that swam in the Black Sea were likely the inspiration for Olbia's uniquely shaped currency.
Rare pre-coin – The dolphin "pre-coin" are an example of proto-money, which refers to any commodity that all people in an early society agreed to accept in trade. This could include shells, rings, or other small objects that were easy to find or manufacture in large amounts. It is speculated that the Olbians minted these unique coins based on their everyday experiences with dolphins. No doubt this is one of the most interesting and unique coinages of the Black Sea area.
Coin for Collectors - The Olbia dolphin coin has an approximate diameter of 1 inch (24 mm) and an average weight of 0.05oz (1.4g). Some of the coins had inscriptions, while others did not. In some cases, it is believed that the inscription indicated the monetary value of the coin, while in others it represented the name of the issuing authority.
Inspected by Experts – A unique piece which was made possible by many years of collection around the world, by various specialized fairs.
Important information - Each Dolphin is presented and stored in an individual Coin Display Frame (3.5 x 3.5 x 0.8 inches) and includes an illustrative card with basic information about the piece. The perfect gift for Coin Collectors and lovers of History.
Product Description
Unburied Treasure
Clear your desk and chart a course for historical adventure. Olbia (also spelled Olvia) began as an
ancient Greek colony
on the northern coast of the Black Sea, in the southern part of modern-day Ukraine. Olbia was famous as an emporium, and the importance of trade to the settlement is reflected in the coinage found at the site. The Olbians minted their own coins, the most enigmatic of which were their “
dolphin
” coins.
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Greek, Scythian, Roman Trade Center That Had Dolphin Money
Greek Mythology
This piece of
dolphin shaped
currency is from the Greek colony of Olbia, located on the northern coast of the Black Sea in modern day Ukraine. Dolphins had an important role in
Greek mythology
, and the bottle-nosed dolphins that swam in the Black Sea were likely the inspiration for Olbia's uniquely shaped currency.
Coin display Frame
Each Dolphin is presented and stored in an individual
Coin Display Frame
(3.5 x 3.5 x 0.8 inches) and includes an illustrative card with basic information about the piece. The perfect gift for Coin Collectors and lovers of History.
Rare coins
The dolphin "coins" are an example of
proto-money
, which refers to any commodity that all people in an early society agreed to accept in trade. This could include shells, rings, or other small objects that were easy to find or manufacture in large amounts.
Unique pieces
As this is an original coin, each one is
unique
. The pictures shown are a reference for the customer, but do not match the dolphin you will receive.
We love Ancient Coins
Inspected by Experts
Each dolphin you receive is carefully inspected by a member of the company's team of
numismatic experts
, which allows us to ensure the authenticity of each piece. A unique piece which was made possible by many years of collection around the world, by various specialized fairs.
Coins for Collectors
The Olbia dolphin coin was minted in an approximate diameter of
1 inch
(24 mm) and an average weight of
0.05oz
(1.4g). Some of the coins had inscriptions, while others did not. In some cases, it is believed that the inscription indicated the monetary value of the coin, while in others it represented the name of the issuing authority.
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Origin
Worldwide
Greek Empire
Third Reich
Worldwide
World War II participants
Japanese Samurai period
Number of items
More than 200 coins
1 coin
6 coins
50 banknotes
14 banknotes
1 coin + 1 banknote
Extra
Treasure Chest
Blister + capsule
Coin album
Velvet bag
Year
From 19th to 21st Century
200 BC
From 1933 to 1945
21st Century
From 1939 to 1945
From 1835 to 1870