Ancients
SCYTHIA. Olbia. Ca. 437-410 BC. Cast Aes Leve (68mm, 115.59 gm, 5h). Choice XF. Facing gorgoneion with full cheeks, triangular chin and protruding tongue under teeth / Sea eagle flying right, wings spread, holding dolphin right in its talons; A-P-I-X in angles formed by wings. SNG BM Black Sea 383. Thurlow & Vecchi pl. 1. Anokhin 168. Essentially as cast with high relief gorgon and overall sharp details. Attractive green and brown patina.
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Estimate: 800-1200 USD