ISLANDS off CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 170-150 BC. AR Drachm (16.5mm, 2.84 g, 12h). 'Plinthophoric' coinage. Thrasymenes, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios right / Rose with bud to right; ΘPAΣYMENHΣ above, sun to left; all within incuse square. Jenkins, Rhodian, Group B, 38; HGC 6, 1458. EF, attractive iridescent tone. Well centered.
From the WRG Collection, purchased from William Porter, July 1992.