Lot 30: ISLANDS off CARIA. Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 205-200 BC. AR Drachm. Uncertain mint in Crete or Rhodes. Ainetor, magistrate.

AUCTION: Sale 217

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ISLANDS off CARIA. Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 205-200 BC. AR Drachm (16mm - 1.67 g). Uncertain mint in Crete or Rhodes. Ainetor, magistrate. Head of Helios facing slightly left / Rose with bud to right; caduceus to left, AINHT,font face=symbol>W[P] above. Ashton, "Rhodian-Type Silver Coinages from Crete," 6A; SNG Keckman 593; SNG Copenhagen 537. VF, toned.

Ashton notes that this issue was likely struck by Rhodian commanders during the Cretan war.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 30
Listing #: 203958
Closed: Thursday, December 4, 2008 4:58:00 PM CT
Estimate: $250

Sold Winning Bid: $150
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Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 30
Listing #: 203958
Closed: Thursday, December 4, 2008 4:58:00 PM CT
Estimate: $250