Greece - Rhodes - Autonomous - 'Helios and Rose' - Countermarked AR Drachm > Lot No. 032

Description:
304-166 BC. Rhodes, Caria. Obv: head of Helios facing, not radiate, hair loose, lyre countermark on cheek, giving him a leonine appearance. Rev: Magistrates name (AINHTWR?) above, rose, tendril to left.

Measurements:
2.40 grams.

Condition:
Fine.

References:
SNG Cop 773-780; BMC 153ff; cf SG 5052.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £90 - 120 (EUR 110 - 140; USD 140 - 190)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £90