Dolphin depicted on this coin - Post all your dolphin & porpoise coins

I love this type as well - and yours is a very solid example! I imagine the toning around Athena's crest looks quite nice in person.

 

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Thanks! It's on my list to re-shoot as it was one of my first ancient purchases, from G&N/Pecunem in July 2013.

 

I think I might have still had trouble letting it go.

 

I knew I had a coin with a dolphin somewhere!
Here is, surprisingly, my only one.
Titus denarius, reverse with tripod and fillets, dolphin above.

 

You should visit the Pecunem Website!!
www.pecunem.com
Check-out lot #596

 

Is this a pattern coin or medal of some sort?

 

It was Herman MacNeil's first design for the SLQ.

 

Ok, follow up question.

Is that an old die? Engraving? Or what is it incased in? Also is there a reverse.

Part two. Do you own this specimen/ item or is it just a picture.

It's beautiful whatever it is and whoever owns it.

 

I like the design. The wall is quite a bit better but I can see why they cut dolphins. Not a very 'powerful' sign especially around the WWI era.

 

LOL, I wish I owned it. It is just a photo. IIRC, it is a bas relief bronze cast which was sold by Stacks about 5 years ago.

 

Any idea as to price realized? Just curious, i think that piece is SUPER cool.

 

IIRC, $125K

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