Exceptional Large Dolphin
CNG 102, Lot: 175. Estimate $10000. Sold for $6000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SKYTHIA, Olbia. Circa 437-410 BC. Cast Æ (93mm, 74.07 g, 12h). Dolphin right / Blank. Anokhin 174 = Karyshkovskij p. 390, Таб. I=A, 2 = Frolova & Abramzon 1 = Schlessinger 2 [Hermitage], lot 125; SNG BM Black Sea –; SNG Pushkin –; SNG Stancomb –; Sutzu II –; Triton XVI, lot 31 var. (small + in relief on reverse). EF, attractive, smooth dark green patina. Extremely rare variety, one of two known without the + on the reverse.