ISLANDS OFF CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 88/42 BC-AD 14. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 4.13 g, 12 h), struck under the magistrate Basileides. Radiate head of Helios facing, turned slightly to the left. Rev. Ρ - Ο / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΔΗΣ Rose seen from above; below, corn ear to right. Ashton & Weiss 121 (A32/P119). Karl 644. Pozzi 2723 (same obverse die). SNG Copenhagen 867 (same obverse die). SNG Keckman 743 (same obverse die). SNG von Aulock 8197 (same obverse die). Elegant and lightly toned. Struck slightly off-center, and with the usual die-break on the obverse die, otherwise, good extremely fine.
Price realized | 550 CHF |
Starting price | 150 CHF |