SKYTHIA. Olbia. AE 68mm (109.32 gms), ca. 450-440 B.C. CHOICE VERY FINE. cf. HGC-3.2, 1883 (for the smaller denomination); Anokhin-164. Paus-, magistrate. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena left; to left, dolphin upward; Reverse: Wheel with four spokes (solar disk); Π-A-Y-Σ within quarters. A <strong>VERY RARE</strong> and interesting type, this larger-format issue presents mostly green surfaces with some hints of brick red scattered throughout.
