ISLANDS OFF CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 305-275 BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 12 mm, 1.57 g, 12 h). Head of Helios facing, turned slightly to the right. Rev. P-O Rose with bud to right; to left, grape bunch and E(?) or I. Ashton, Coinage, 171. HGC 6, 1446. HN Online -. SNG Keckman 467. Lightly toned, well centered, and with a finely detailed obverse. Some roughness and with a reverse struck from a slightly worn die, otherwise, good very fine.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, acquired in 1975.
Price realized | 1'200 CHF |
Starting price | 220 CHF |
Estimate | 275 CHF |