Hello everyone, Some of my best finds, I'm from Ukraine, we had Scythians, this is the 1st century BC to the 5th century AD
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Scythian coins from Ukraine
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In my opinion the Scythians were the most advanced workers of gold in the history of the world. Truly amazing artisans.
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The obverse of two of your coins (if they are coins) is described as 'Gorgoneion facing with protruding tongue'. They are from Neapolis (Macedon) and came in various sizes with different names. For example: Obol, Diobol, Hemidrachm, Drachm and Stater. The stater was the largest . Can you post a pic of the reverse of those coins along with their weight (in grams) and diamenter (in mm)?
Great saves,
Don in SoCal.
Great saves,
Don in SoCal.
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Yes, the history is very rich, but there are two factors, almost everything has already been dug out)
And the second one is now all mined, so I can forget about this hobby
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Yes, but the Scythians themselves were not jewelers, they bought gold from the Greeks, plus the Greeks themselves, who lived on the territory of Scythia, created these incredible animal-style jewelry
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Sure!
Tetrobolus AS Gorgon head, 112 grams, 440-410 BC On the reverse side, an eagle on a dolphin and the inscription APIX
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I continue to learn........
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Dolphin Proto-Money - c. 500 BCE - Olbia (Greece)
These pieces of dolphin shaped bronze currency are from the Greek colony of Olbia, located on the northern coast of the Black Sea in modern day Ukraine. Dolphins had an important role in Greek mythology, and the bottle-nosed dolphins that swam in the Black Sea were likely the inspiration for...
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yeah! I have some))I continue to learn........
Don in SoCalDolphin Proto-Money - c. 500 BCE - Olbia (Greece)
These pieces of dolphin shaped bronze currency are from the Greek colony of Olbia, located on the northern coast of the Black Sea in modern day Ukraine. Dolphins had an important role in Greek mythology, and the bottle-nosed dolphins that swam in the Black Sea were likely the inspiration for...
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On the dolphin side is the legend APIX (somethings shown as APIXO). This legend is now interpreted as the proper name of Greek origin, Αριχος the tyrant ruling Olbia at the time.
You're in a great area for relics but watch out for the mines.
Don in SoCal.
Source: https://www.academia.edu/941440/_Ol...Ancient_Art_and_Civilization_10_2007_pp_63_68
You're in a great area for relics but watch out for the mines.
Don in SoCal.
Source: https://www.academia.edu/941440/_Ol...Ancient_Art_and_Civilization_10_2007_pp_63_68
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OUTSTANDING !
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First off, Welcome to the Forum!
Wow, what amazing finds, thanks for sharing. Were these recent finds?
With all that is happening in your country, praying for your safety!!
Wow, what amazing finds, thanks for sharing. Were these recent finds?
With all that is happening in your country, praying for your safety!!
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these finds are on average 2000 years old, I found them from 2019 to 2023, ..... there is a war in my country, the russians attacked and destroyed the civilian population, if not for the United States and Britain, many more people would have died, so I am grateful for the help and will always be grateful to every citizen of the United States
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Congratulations on the extraordinary finds you made!
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Really cool stuff! You sure were in a great area for historical finds. I'm not a church goer, but I pray for peace to come to your land soon.
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Great finds in excellent condition!
