Bronze coin from Olbia in Scythia, struck circa 310–280 BC, belonging to issues of one of the most important Greek centers on the northern Black Sea coast. The coinage of Olbia is distinguished by its strong connection to local cults and regional symbolism.
The legend OΛBIO directly identifies the city, emphasizing its identity as a Greek polis operating on the frontier between the Greek and Scythian worlds.
Greece
Skythia, Olbia, AE 350-280 BC
Obverse: head of Demeter to right
Reverse: eagle on delphine to right
OΛBIO
Diameter 19 mm, weight 3.72 g
