★ A fresh drachm from Rhodes of exceptionally fine style ★

ISLANDS OFF CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 88/42 BC-AD 14. Drachm (Silver, 21 mm, 4.17 g), Philiskos, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios facing three-quarters to left. Rev. ΦΙΛΙΣΚΟΣ / P - O Rose seen from above; below, grain ear to left. Ashton & Weiss - (A35/P -). HGC 6, 1456. SNG von Aulock 2837. A fresh piece of exceptionally fine style. Minor weakness on the obverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.