ISLANDS off CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 305-275 BC. AR Didrachm (19mm, 6.68 g, 12h). NGC XF, 4/5, 3/5, flan flaw.

CNG Feature Auction 133
Lot: 353. Estimated: $ 750

Greek, 12h, Silver

Sold For $ 2 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ISLANDS off CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 305-275 BC. AR Didrachm (19mm, 6.68 g, 12h). Radiate head of Helios right / Rose with bud to right; to left, cornucopia above [E]Y. Ashton 165; Ashton, Colossus, Series 2A, 4 (A3/P1); HGC 6, 1436; SNG Ashmolean 570 (same dies); Gulbenkian 1006 = Jameson 1554 (same dies); Hermitage Sale II 1351 (same dies); Pozzi 2692 (same dies). In NGC encapsulation 6833810-024, graded XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, flan flaw.

As noted by Ashton, the profile head of Helios on these issues is quite different from the usual facing heads, and is thought by some scholars to be a representation of the head of the famous Colossus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, which was under construction at the time this coin was struck.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 133 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 15-16 September 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 133 – Session Two – Lot 309-594 will be held Tuesday morning, 15 September 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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