Lot 3267
Sale 129 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Caria, Rhodos, (c.250 B.C.), silver didrachm, (6.54 g), obv. radiate head of Helios three-quarter face to right, hair loose in locks, rev. inside a dotted circle, rose with bud to right, above **RODION* to left harpa over EY, (cf.S.5048, BMC 53-55 (p.235), Ashton [NC 1989 p.3-5, lists 40 examples], Ashton [Money in Ancient Greek World] 205 [p.106], SNG Keckman [Finland 1] 532-533, HGC 6, 1438). Good very fine, bright and rare.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, January 20, 2008 as a private purchase.
- Estimate
- $750
- Result Status
- Passed in