ISLANDS OFF CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 40-25 BC. Drachm (Silver, 20 mm, 4.15 g, 9 h), Mikion, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios facing slightly to right. Rev. MIKIΩN / O-P Rose of six petals seen from above; below, kerykeion. Ashton & Weiss 295 var. (different dies, but obverse die A99). Karl -. SNG Keckman -. Extremely rare, apparently one of just two known examples. Struck from a somewhat worn obverse die, otherwise, good very fine.
From the collection of Mark Gibbons, Newcastle, ex Roma XIX, 26 March 2020, 549.
Price realized | 170 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |