Lot 3029

Sale 137 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Caria, Carian Islands, Rhodes, (c.265-250 B.C.), silver didrachm, (6.67 g), obv. head of Helios three-quarter face to right with hair loose, rev. rose with bud to right, [grape bunch on tendril and E to left], above **RODION*, (S.5037, BMC 27, Ashton 98, SNG Cop.728, SNG Von Aulock 2790, SNG Keckman 436-437, HGC 1435). Toned, struck on an uneven flan, good very fine and rare.

Ex D.G.L.Worland Collection. Previously CNG Auction 482, lot 188.

Estimate
$600
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$800