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NYINC Signature Sale 3044 3-4 January 2016
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BLACK SEA REGION. Olbia. Ca. 400-380 BC. Cast Æ (36mm, 24.14 gm, 12h). Facing gorgoneion with fleshy face, tongue protruding / O-Λ-B-I, sea eagle flying left, wings raised, holding dolphin in talons. Anokhin 184. SNG BM Black Sea 396–8. Rare. Expressive and unusually well cast gorgon, displaying irises of eyes and other details not usually seen. Beautiful chocolate brown patina. Extremely Fine / Very Fine.
Estimate: 1200-1600 USD
BLACK SEA REGION. Olbia. Ca. 400-380 BC. Cast Æ (36mm, 24.14 gm, 12h). Facing gorgoneion with fleshy face, tongue protruding / O-Λ-B-I, sea eagle flying left, wings raised, holding dolphin in talons. Anokhin 184. SNG BM Black Sea 396–8. Rare. Expressive and unusually well cast gorgon, displaying irises of eyes and other details not usually seen. Beautiful chocolate brown patina. Extremely Fine / Very Fine.
Estimate: 1200-1600 USD