Rhodes (BC 404-375) Tetradrachm

ca 404-375 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.06g). Head of Helios, framed by flowing hair, facing, slightly right / [Î¡]ÎŸÎ”âˆ’Î™ÎŸÎ, large rose with bud to left; small F and ivy leaf to right; within incuse. Lightly toned EF, well centered and in high relief, very minor roughness on chin which does not in any way detract form the overall beauty of the coin. The die-engraver's masterwork, and a beautiful example of Classical Greek art.

File information
Filename:	650273.jpg
City/Mint name:	Rhodes
Rating (5 votes):
Keywords:	silver / classical
References:	Cf. Bï¿½rend 68 (D50/R- unlisted reverse die); SNG Keckman -; BMC Caria -; SNG Cop. -; SNG v. Aulock -; Boston MFA 2040-2041
Valuation:	CNG Triton VII (1/2004), lot 273 ($7,500 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:	71 KiB
Date added:	May 22, 2005
Dimensions:	500 x 287 pixels
Displayed:	869 times
URL:	http://www.asiaminorcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=1662
Favorites:	Add to Favorites