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Coin ID #1581

Rhodes (BC 205-188) Drachm

ca 205-188 BC. AR Drachm (14mm, 2.59g, 12h). Helios head facing slightly right, Gorgon-like with snake-like hair / Rose wtih bud to right, bowcase to left, P - O below rose, ΓΟΡΓΟΣ (magistrate) above. An interesting double-pun - on Rhodes/rose and Gorgos/gorgon-like Helios.

File information
Filename:Rhodes Drachm Gorgos 2a.jpg
City/Mint name:Rhodes
Rating (4 votes):11111
Keywords:silver / classical
References:Sear 5052; SNG Keckman I 582; SNG Cop. 783
Valuation:$55
Photo courtesy of:Donald Hay Collection
Filesize:50 KiB
Date added:May 20, 2005
Dimensions:761 x 395 pixels
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