Details
LOT 2605
Skythia, Olbia Cast AE Dolphin. Circa 500-450/25 BC.
Dolphin / Dolphin. SNG Stancomb 334-337; SNG BM Black Sea 359-367. Good Very Fine.(2.44gr, 33mm x 11mm.).
Provenance
From a private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s.
From Westminster collection, central London, UK.
Footnotes
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.
VETTING:
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
RELATED LOTS
-
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy II Philadelphos AR Tetradrachm. 285-246 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £96
Tyre mint. Undated issue, struck circa 274 BC. Diademed head to right, wearing aegis / [ΠΤΟΛEΜΑΙOΥ] ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, eagle with closed wings standing to left on thunderbolt; in left field, civic monogram of TYP above club. CPE 561; Svoronos 644; SNG Copenhagen 482-3. 13.58gr, 25mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine. Banker's mark on obverse, zig-zag graffito on reverse.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 560, 17 April 2024, lot 274. -
![Group of Seven [7] Greek AE Coins.](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/small/224338-s.jpg)
Group of Seven [7] Greek AE Coins. 3rd-1st century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
A copy of a Judaean coin included. 59gr total.
Near Fine to Very Fine.
From a private, UK, collection in the 1980s. Property of a London, UK, antiquarian. -
Seleukid Empire, Philip I Philadelphos AR Tetradrachm. Circa 95/4-76/5 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Antioch on the Orontes mint. Struck circa 88/7–76/5 BC. Diademed head to right / Zeus Nikephoros seated to left on throne, holding sceptre; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟY to right, ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟYΣ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟY to left; to outer left, Φ above A; monogram beneath throne, P in exergue; all within wreath. SC 2463.3i; HGC 9, 1319. 15.81gr, 29mm, 1h.
Near Extremely Fine.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 558, 20 March 2024, lot 180.
