Rhodes (BC 305-275) Didrachm

ca 305-275 BC. AR Didrachm (6.41g). Radiate head of Helios right / Rose with bud to right; EY and cornucopiae to left. Lightly toned VF. The profile head of Helios is quite different from the usual facing heads and can be taken as a representation of the head of the famous Colossus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, which was under construction at the time this coin was struck.

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City/Mint name:	Rhodes
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Keywords:	silver / hellenistic
References:	Ashton, Colossus, 8; SNG Keckman I 474; SNG Cop. 734
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 64 (9/2003), lot 289 ($525 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
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Date added:	May 22, 2005
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