Lot 8: CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 250-230 BC. AR Didrachm. Mnasimachos, magistrate. Misspelled magistrate name.

AUCTION: Sale 214

Description

CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 250-230 BC. AR Didrachm (21mm - 6.45 g). Mnasimachos, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right / P-O, rose with bud to right; MNASIACOS (sic) above, Athena holding aphlaston and scepter to left. Ashton 208; SNG Helsinki 537; SNG Copenhagen 765. Nice VF, well centered, nice flan. Attractive.

The magistrates name on the reverse is misspelled, it should read MNASIMACOS.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 8
Listing #: 199995
Closed: Thursday, October 16, 2008 5:14:00 PM CT
Estimate: $600

Sold Winning Bid: $360
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 8
Listing #: 199995
Closed: Thursday, October 16, 2008 5:14:00 PM CT
Estimate: $600