Watch List notes:

ISLANDS OFF CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 125-88 BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 13 mm, 1.41 g, 11 h), 'Plinthophoric' coinage, Melantas, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios facing slightly to left. Rev. [M]EΛANTAΣ Rose with bud to left; to right, torch; all within incuse square. Jenkins, Rhodian, Group D, 88. SNG Copenhagen -. Beautifully toned. The reverse struck somewhat off center, otherwise, good very fine.


From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.