![Group of Seven [7] Ancient AE Coins.](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/224340b.jpg "Group of Seven [7] Ancient AE Coins.")
![Group of Seven [7] Ancient AE Coins.](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/224340.jpg "Group of Seven [7] Ancient AE Coins.")
LOT 2758
Group of Seven [7] Ancient AE Coins. 3rd-1st century BC.
Various types. Near Fine to Near Very Fine.(115gr total.). [7]
ProvenanceFrom a private, UK, collection in the 1980s.
Property of a London, UK, antiquarian.
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Skythia, Olbia Cast AE Dolphin. Circa 500-450/25 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Dolphin / Dolphin. SNG Stancomb 334-337; SNG BM Black Sea 359-367. 2.07gr, 26mm x 11mm.
Very Fine.
From a private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. From Westminster collection, central London, UK.
The method of casting this unique type of coin was adopted by the Gallic Celts who originally came from this region. Dolphins were generally struck in the form of a "tree" attached to the tail, although some examples appear to have been cast individually. -
![Group of Five [5] AE Greek Coins.](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/small/224311-s.jpg)
Group of Five [5] AE Greek Coins. 2nd-1st century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Various rulers and cities. 19.68gr total.
Very Fine.
Ex 'V' gentleman's collection, Switzerland. From the property of a North London, UK, gentleman. -
Skythia, Olbia Cast AE Dolphin. Circa 500-450/25 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Dolphin / Dolphin. SNG Stancomb 334-337; SNG BM Black Sea 359-367. 3.30gr, 37mm x 12mm.
Very Fine.
From a private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. From Westminster collection, central London, UK.
The method of casting this unique type of coin was adopted by the Gallic Celts who originally came from this region. Dolphins were generally struck in the form of a "tree" attached to the tail, although some examples appear to have been cast individually.
