ISLANDS OFF CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 408/7-390 BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 11.5 mm, 1.81 g, 1 h). Head of Helios facing, turned slightly to the right. Rev. Ρ Rose; all within an incuse square. Ashton, Coinage, 19 var. HN Online 2711 (temp, = NAC 52, 2009, 179, same dies ). A very rare variant of wonderful style. Lightly toned. About extremely fine.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, ex Aufhäuser 17, 18 March 2003, 117.
Price realized | 3'800 CHF |
Starting price | 640 CHF |
Estimate | 800 CHF |