Olbia Sarmatia AE Bronze Apollo Eagle on Dolphin Countermark 1st Century AD
Lot 517 · Consigned by olbiacabinet
Hammer price $100.00
Description
Sarmatia, Olbia. Late 1st century AD.
AE Bronze coin struck under the High Priest Theo II.
Obv: ΟΛΒΙΟΠΟΛΕΙ. Head of Apollo right, wearing a laurel wreath; countermark on the neck.
Rev: [APXIEP ΘΕΟ Β]. Eagle standing right on a dolphin.
Weight: 8.0 g
Diameter: 23.3 mm
Condition: Very Fine with clear details and an interesting countermark. Please refer to photos for full condition.
A scarce civic issue from Olbia on the Black Sea, featuring the distinctive eagle on dolphin reverse, a characteristic type of the region.