Islands of Caria. Rhodes. AR Hemidrachm, ca. 170-150 BC. Plinthophoric Series. Magistrate: Dexikrates.
Islands of Caria. Rhodes. AR Hemidrachm, ca. 170-150 BC. Plinthophoric Series. Magistrate: Dexikrates.
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Islands of Caria. Rhodes. AR Hemidrachm, ca. 170-150 BC. PlinthophoricSeries. Magistrate: Dexikrates. 1.19 gms. Helios head slightly right, rev. Rise with bud right, Isis crown at left, magistrate's name above, all within incuse square. Jenkins Rhodian Group B, 45; SNG Keckman 657. NGC Ch XF; Strike: 5/5; Surface: 3/5, edge chip (very small).
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Description
Islands of Caria: Rhodes
Denomination: AR Hemidrachm
Date: ca. 170-150 BC
Series: Plinthophoric
Magistrate: Dexikrates
Weight: 1.19 gms
Obverse:
- Design: Head of Helios slightly right.
Reverse:
- Design: Rose with bud to right; Isis crown at left; magistrate’s name (Dexikrates) above, all within incuse square.
References:
- Jenkins, Rhodian Group B, 45
- SNG Keckman 657
Condition:
- NGC Grading: Choice XF (Strike: 5/5; Surface: 3/5)
- Details: Edge chip (very small)
Description: This hemidrachm from Rhodes features the head of Helios on the obverse and a rose with a bud on the reverse. The presence of the Isis crown and the magistrate’s name (Dexikrates) indicates a specific administrative period in Rhodian coinage. The coin is well-preserved with a clear strike and a minor edge chip.
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