Cast-Bronze Dolphin Money of Ancient Olbia, 5th to 3rd century BC.

Olbia, on the shores of the Black Sea is now part of Ukraine. The ancient Olbians worshipped Delphinus, the sacred, playful fish-god of the sea. Before the introduction of struck circular coins, their cast-bronze coinage was crafted in the shape of a leaping dolphin.

Olbian Dolphin type 1, 500-370 BC. The earliest style, with tall, arched body, small dorsal fin and groove down the side.
Beautiful patina! Measures 26 mm long. Dolphin #5617: $135


Olbian Dolphin type 2: 370-300 BC. More "dolphin-like" with great form and features, pronounced nose and raised line down side. Measures 26 mm long. Glossy green to red patina. Dolphin #5596: $60


Olbian Dolphin type 2: 370-300 BC. Long, slender form with pronounced dorsal fin. Excellent detail for these! Nice body detail, eyes, mouth and dorsal fin all visible. Lovely glossy olive-green patina. 35 mm long! #5608: $135

Olbian Dolphin type 1, 500-370 BC. The earliest style, with tall, arched body, small dorsal fin and groove down the side.
Measures 29 mm long. Earthen encrustation but great detail! Nicer than photo. Dolphin #5626: $75

Olbian Dolphin type 2: 370-300 BC. Long, slender form with pronounced dorsal fin. Lovely glossy olive-green patina. 30 mm long. #5739: $75

Olbian Dolphin type 1, 500-370 BC. The earliest style, with tall, arched body, small dorsal fin and groove down the side.
Absolutely excellent detail... all features clearly pronounced and visible. Glossy dark patina. 25 mm long. Dolphin #5748: $150

Olbian Dolphin type 1, 500-370 BC. The earliest style, with tall, arched body, small dorsal fin and groove down the side.
Beautiful patina and very nice detail! Measures 26 mm long. Dolphin #5721: $135

Olbian Dolphin type 2: 370-300 BC. Interesting form with pronounced fins wown the spine. Large pronounced eye and intact nose.
Lovely glossy olive-green patina. 26 mm long. #5732: $90

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Olbian Dolphin type 1, 500-370 BC. The earliest style, with tall, arched body, small dorsal fin and groove down the side.
Remains of Greek lettering around horizontal line on one side.
Measures 28 mm long. Dolphin #GV0578: $85 SOLD

Olbian Dolphin type 2: 370-300 BC. More "dolphin-like" with great form and features, pronounced nose and raised line down side. Measures 35 mm long! Rare with tail still intact. Still uncleaned, as found. Dolphin #498: $135 SOLD

Olbian Dolphin type 2: 370-300 BC. Long, slender form with pronounced dorsal fin. Glossy olive-green patina. 32 mm long. #4099: $75 SOLD

Olbian Dolphin type 1, 500-370 BC. The earliest style, with tall, arched body, small dorsal fin and groove down the side. A charming example with deep olive-green patina. 28 mm lomg. #4106: $75 SOLD

Olbian Dolphin type 1, 500-400 BC. The earliest of the early style! Very Archaic appearance with long dorsal fin and protruding eyes on both sides. Very unusual and nice! Olive-green patina. 25 mm long. #4116: $99 SOLD