CARIAN ISLANDS. Rhodes. Ca. 305-275 BC. AR didrachm (19mm, 12h). NGC XF, flan flaw.

Description

CARIAN ISLANDS. Rhodes. Circa 305-275 BC. AR Didrachm

Issuer: Rhodes, Carian Islands
Date: Circa 305-275 BC
Diameter: 19 mm
Die Axis: 12h

Certification: NGC XF, flan flaw

Obverse:

• Design: Head of Helios facing slightly right, with hair parted in the center and swept to either side. Helios, the sun god, is depicted with a radiate crown, reflecting his divine and celestial nature.
• Condition: NGC XF, indicating excellent detail with some surface wear and a noticeable flan flaw. The coin maintains strong features despite the minor imperfection.

Reverse:

• Design: POΔION inscribed around a rose with a single bud on a tendril to the right. The reverse also features a grape bunch in the left field and an “E” to the left of the stem, symbolizing the wealth and fertility associated with Rhodes.
• Condition: The reverse design is clear and well-executed, with notable details despite the coin’s overall flan flaw.

References:

• HGC 6, 1435

Description and Collectibility:

This AR didrachm from Rhodes, struck between circa 305 and 275 BC, represents the Carian Islands’ robust coinage during this period. The depiction of Helios and the rose with the grape bunch highlights the island’s wealth and connection to the sun god.

Features and Highlights:

• Condition: NGC XF with a noted flan flaw, but overall strong details and an appealing design.
• Historical Significance: Reflects the cultural and economic prominence of Rhodes in the ancient world.

For further information, please call 212 3191077.