The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. CARIAN ISLANDS. Rhodes (c.333-316 B.C.), Silver Didrachm, 6.87g,. Head of Helios facing, inclined slightly to right. Rev. [P]OΔION , rose, with a bud on right, a bunch of grapes and E on lower left, all within an incuse square (Ashton 98, pl. 6.5; SNG Keckman 436-7; SNG von Aulock 2790; BMC 27, pl. XXXVI, 8; SN G Copenhagen 728; cf. Ashton, ‘Rhodian Coinage and the Colossus’, RN 1988 , pl. XV, 21 ). Wonderful style, good extremely fine, a very attractive coin. Purchased privately in 1987 US$ 5,500
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