Lot 4587
Sale 125 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Caria, Island of, Rhodus, (304-275 B.C.), silver didrachm, (6.51 g), obv. head of Helios three-quarter face to right with hair loose, rev. rose, with bud on right, to left E and to right Y, grapes on stalk, above **RODION* within incuse circle, (S.5038, BMC 36 [p.233], Ashton Series 2 (RN 1988 p.78 with chronology for this c.304-265 B.C.), SNG Finland 454-5 [similar dies], SNG Delpierre 2756). Nearly very fine, scarce.
Ex CNG Auction Sale 38, 6 June 1996 (lot 1870 part).
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $180