CARIAN ISLANDS. Rhodes. Ca. 316-305 BC. AR tetradrachm (22mm, 15.05 gm, 12h). NGC Choice VF

Description

**CARIAN ISLANDS, Rhodes**
**AR Tetradrachm**
**Circa 316-305 BC**
**Weight:** 15.05 g
**Diameter:** 22 mm
**NGC Grade:** Choice VF 4/5 – 3/5

**Obverse:**
– **Design:** Head of Helios facing, slightly turned to the right. The hair is parted in the center and swept to either side.

**Reverse:**
– **Legend:** POΔION (indicating the Rhodian origin)
– **Design:** A rose with a single bud on a tendril to the right; a grape bunch on a vine to the left, with an E to the right of the stem, all within an incuse square.

**Reference:**
– **HGC 6, 1431** (Handbook of Greek Coinage).

**Condition:**
– **Characteristics:** The coin is in Choice VF condition with clear details on the head of Helios and the floral elements on the reverse. Some wear and minor imperfections are consistent with the VF grade but do not detract significantly from the coin’s overall appeal.