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Olbia, Sarmatia city issue 

Æ tetrachalk, 18mm/7.5gm, struck ca. 180-150 BC

Obv/ Head of Demeter r. 

Rev/ OΛBIO, BΣE below dolphin, eagle on dolphin right

Com/ Fine; chocolate brown patina

Ref: Nieczitajlo 540

Seller's Note/ Lovely portrait of Demeter. This one is an fine example of how the flans of the coins were cast in molds then broken apart for striking. Excellent addition to your book!