ISLANDS off CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 88-84 BC. AR Drachm (15mm, 2.29 g, 12h). ‘Plinthophoric’ coinage. Philon, magistrate. VF.Electronic Auction 542 Greek, 12h, Silver Sold For $ 90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ISLANDS off CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 88-84 BC. AR Drachm (15mm, 2.29 g, 12h). ‘Plinthophoric’ coinage. Philon, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios right / Rose with bud to right; ΦIΛΩN above, grain ear to lower right; all within incuse square. Jenkins, Rhodian, Group E, 251; HN Online 175; HGC 6, 1461. Lightly toned, a little off center on obverse, area of porosity and minor double strike on reverse. VF. |