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Lot 2314

Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Caria, Rhodos, (c.205-190 B.C.), silver didrachm, (5.51 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 **ARISTOBOULOS* to left ear of corn, to left P, to right, O, (cf.S.5048, BMC 137 (p.243), (SNG Keckman [Finland] chronology c.205-190 B.C.), Ashton [Money in Ancient Greek world] 276 [p.108], SNG Keckman [Finland 1] -, SNG Von Aulock -, SNG Cop. -). As struck, extremely fine, bright and very rare.

Ex Anthony "Tony" Taylor Collection.

Noble Numismatics Sale 128, lot 2573. Previously Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, January 20, 2008 as a private purchase.

Estimate
$1,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,000