Rhodes

Silver drachm, 14 mm, 1.96 gm.
Obverse: Radiate head of Helios right
Reverse: Rose with bud to left; MAHC above, P/O headdress of Isis to lower right; all within incuse square.

Plinthophoric standard. Maes, magistrate. Rhodes, ca. 88-84 BC.

Rhodes was a powerful and influential city from an early date. It was a center of ancient trade, as well as art and learning. In the Roman period, its influence diminished.

Jenkins, Rhodian, Group E, 246; HGC 6, 1461.
Inv#: 9691
Guaranteed Authentic

$250

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