Lot 1084
Islands off Caria, Rhodes. Silver Diobol (1.12 g), ca. 334-304 BC. Radiate head of Helios right. Reverse: P-O, two rose buds arising from a leaf cup; above E. Ashton 91.73; NG Keckman 430ff. Rare. Toned. Very Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300
From the Lee Rousseau Collection; Ex Gorny & Mosch 200 (12 October 2011), 1894.
The wonderful style of the profile head of Helios on this coin speaks to the talent of Rhodian artists at this time during the city's history. It was soon after this coin was minted that the great Colossus of Rhodes was erected.
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