ISLANDS off CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 229-205 BC. AR Didrachm (19mm, 6.51 g, 12h). Akesis, magistrate.

Triton XXIV
Lot: 723. Estimated: $ 1 000

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 1 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ISLANDS off CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 229-205 BC. AR Didrachm (19mm, 6.51 g, 12h). Akesis, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right / Rose with bud to right; POΔION above; to left, Apollo Kitharoidos standing right; [A]KEΣ-IΣ flanking stem. Ashton 222; HN Online 389; HGC 6, 1440; SNG Copenhagen –; SNG Keckman 567; SNG von Aulock 2805. Attractive light toning, slightly off center on reverse. EF. Excellent facing head of Helios. A wonderful coin in hand.

From the Grand Haven Collection, purchased from Pars Coins. Ex Lanz 163 (7 December 2016), lot 115 (hammer €1000).


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