ISLANDS off CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 188-170 BC. AR Drachm (14.5mm, 2.72 g, 12h). ‘Plinthophoric’ coinage. Aristoboulos, magistrate. VF.

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Lot: 323. Estimated: $ 100

Greek, 12h, Silver

Sold For $ 180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ISLANDS off CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 188-170 BC. AR Drachm (14.5mm, 2.72 g, 12h). ‘Plinthophoric’ coinage. Aristoboulos, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios right / Rose with bud to right; club to left; all within incuse square. Jenkins, Rhodian, Group A, 10; HN Online 153; HGC 6, 1457; Dow, ACTTB, p. 226 (this coin). Iridescent tone. VF.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 184 (29 March 2008), lot 25.

The present coin is published in Joseph A. Dow, Ancient Coins Through the Bible (Mustang, OK: Tate, 2011), in the chapter Paul’s Journey to Rome (AD 57-62). CNG is pleased to offer coins from the collection of the author here, and in subsequent electronic auctions.

Closing Date and Time: 17 June 2026 at 11:47:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.