Islands of Caria. Rhodes. AR Hemidrachm, ca. 170-150 BC. Plinthophoric Series. Magistrate: Dexikrates.

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.

For further information, please call 212-319-1077.