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Circa 6th century B.C. Comprising: flat-section dolphin-shaped casting with raised eye; wheel-shaped casting with four spokes. See Sear 1684. 3.98 grams total, 19-29 mm (3/4 - 1 1/8 in.).
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
The dolphin coins were made in Thrace to honour the god Apollo Delphinios. [2, No Reserve]
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
The dolphin coins were made in Thrace to honour the god Apollo Delphinios. [2, No Reserve]
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Greek Bronze Dolpin and Wheel Proto-Money Group
Estimate £40 - £60
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£5
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TimeLine Auctions Antiquities Sale - Day 2
Harwich, Essex, UK
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