Rhodes, Silver Didrachm

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Islands off Caria, Rhodes. Silver Didrachm, c. 250-229 BC. Magistrate Mnasimachos. Obverse: Radiate head of Helios facing. Reverse: ΜΝΑΣΙΜΑΧΟΣ, rose with bud to left; Ρ Ο below; to left, Athena…
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Description

Islands off Caria, Rhodes.

Silver Didrachm, c. 250-229 BC. Magistrate Mnasimachos.

Obverse: Radiate head of Helios facing.
Reverse: ΜΝΑΣΙΜΑΧΟΣ, rose with bud to left; Ρ Ο below; to left, Athena Nikephoros standing to left.

(Ashton 208. HGC 6, 1439. SNG Copenhagen 765; SNG Keckman 537-539).

Nearly Extremely Fine. Well struck and centred.

6.69g.

Specification

Period c. 250 - 229 BC
Date c. 250-229 BC
Coin Group

Ancient Greece

Denomination

Didrachm

Coin Ruler

Rhodes

Country

Asia Minor

Coin House

Rhodes

Metal

Silver

Mint Mark

Rhodes

References Ashton 208. HGC 6, 1439. SNG Copenhagen 765; SNG Keckman 537-539
Weight 6.69 g

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