Rhodes (BC 27) Drachm

after 27 BC. AR Drachm (2.97g, 12h). Cistophoric standard. Radiate facing head of Helios / RODIwN, open rose seen from above. EF, beautiful iridescent toning, bump on left cheek. Very rare.

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City/Mint name:	Rhodes
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Keywords:	silver / roman
References:	Ashton & Weiss, "The Post-Plinthophoric Silver Drachms of Rhodes," NC 1997, p. 37, 1ff (unlisted dies); SNG Keckman I 771; RPC I 2744; BMC Caria -; SNG Cop. -; SNG v. Aulock 2840
Valuation:	CNG Triton VIII (1/2005), lot 482 ($600 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
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Date added:	May 22, 2005
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