Lot 4254
Sale 130 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Carian Islands, Rhodes, (175-170 B.C.), Pseudo-Rhodian issue in Thessaly by Cretan mercenaries, silver drachm, (2.694 grams), obv. head of Helios three-quarter face to right with hair loose, rev. rose, with bud on left, above **STRATWN* grapes to right, (cf.S.5092, SNG Finland 793-5, Ashton Num. Chron. 1988 p.23, No.45 [Plate V same dies], HGC 6, 1453). Extremely fine and very scarce.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 72 (lot 3329).
It is believed the issue was a military issue to pay for Cretan mercenaries, used in Thessaly and other parts of Central Greece.
- Estimate
- $500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $300