Roma Numismatics Ltd
Auction XX 29-30 Oct 2020
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Rhodos, Rhodes AR Didrachm. Circa 304-275 BC. Head of Helios facing slightly right / Rose with bud to right, ΡOΔION above, grape cluster and EY to left. Ashton, Rhodian Series 2, pl. XVI, 33; SNG Helsinki 459; BMC Caria p. 233, 35; SNG Copenhagen 729 var. (E-Y flanking stem); SNG von Aulock 2789 var. (same); HGC 6, 1435. 6.86g, 18mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine. Very Rare.
From the Long Valley River Collection;
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Triton VIII, 11 January 2005;
Ex Walter Niggeler Collection, Bank Leu AG - Münzen und Medaillen AG, Part I, 3 December 1965, lot 416.
This beautiful coin engraved in masterly style and high relief dates to the period after Demetrius' siege of Rhodes in 305 BC that aimed to break the Rhodo-Egyptian alliance that controlled trade throughout the Aegean. Demetrius' ignominious withdrawal left behind a vast quantity of military equipment and provisions, including a 40m, 160 tonne siege tower. The Rhodians sold much of this and used the funds to, among other things, erect the colossal statue of Helios that earned the city eternal fame. Possessed of majestic, handsome features, it is easy to imagine that in this coin we see may see a glimpse of that great Wonder.
Extremely Fine. Very Rare.
From the Long Valley River Collection;
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Triton VIII, 11 January 2005;
Ex Walter Niggeler Collection, Bank Leu AG - Münzen und Medaillen AG, Part I, 3 December 1965, lot 416.
This beautiful coin engraved in masterly style and high relief dates to the period after Demetrius' siege of Rhodes in 305 BC that aimed to break the Rhodo-Egyptian alliance that controlled trade throughout the Aegean. Demetrius' ignominious withdrawal left behind a vast quantity of military equipment and provisions, including a 40m, 160 tonne siege tower. The Rhodians sold much of this and used the funds to, among other things, erect the colossal statue of Helios that earned the city eternal fame. Possessed of majestic, handsome features, it is easy to imagine that in this coin we see may see a glimpse of that great Wonder.