ISLANDS OFF CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 205-190 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 13.37 g, 12 h), Aetion, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios facing slightly to right. Rev. ΑΕΤΙΩΝ / P - O Rose with bud to right; in field to left, skyphos. Ashton 265. BMC 118. Boston MFA 2059. SNG Ashmolean 622. Beautifully toned and struck in high relief. A few very light marks, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, privately acquired from Bank Leu on 17 January 1975 (with a photocopy of the original invoice enclosed).