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Caria, Rhodes. Silver Diobol. Head of Helios, Rose. Superb Condition!

Caria, Rhodes. Silver Diobol. Head of Helios, Rose. Superb Condition!

$ 113.52

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    Description

    Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Islands of Greece. In the ancient world, it was famous for the Colossus of Rhodes, a large, bronze statue of the sun god Helios – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Here is Helios on the nicest diobol (double obol) of Rhodes that I’ve ever come across. (There is a minor flan chip, but it does not detract, imo. It doesn't look like damage to me - it looks as if it chipped during striking.)
    In this grade, this coin sells for around 0 at other retailers. (Check vcoins.)
    ISLANDS off CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 188-84 BC.
    AR Diobol, 12mm, 0.9g, 12h; Circa 188-84 BC.
    Obv.: Radiate head of Helios right.
    Rev.: Rose with bud to right; P over star to left; all within circular border of pellets.
    Reference: HGC 6, 1465.
    Ex-CNG 98:42; EF, strong strike from fresh dies.