ISLANDS off CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 125-88 BC. AR Hemidrachm (13mm, 1.38 g, 5h). ‘Plinthophoric’ coinage. Diognetos, magistrate.Electronic Auction 489 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ISLANDS off CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 125-88 BC. AR Hemidrachm (13mm, 1.38 g, 5h). ‘Plinthophoric’ coinage. Diognetos, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right / Rose with bud to left; ΔIOΓNHTOΣ above, helmet to lower right; all within incuse square. Jenkins, Rhodian, Group D, 160; HGC 6, 1463. Deep iridescent tone, redeposited silver, a few scratches. Good VF. |