Watch List notes:

ISLANDS OFF CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 205-190 BC. Drachm (Silver, 15 mm, 2.87 g, 11 h), reduced standard. Ainetor, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios facing slightly to right. Rev. AIN[HTΩΡ] / P - O Rose with bud to right; to left, butterfly flying right. Ashton 282. HGC 6, 1453. SNG Keckman 587. Beautifully toned. The reverse struck from a slightly worn die, otherwise, extremely fine.


From a Swiss collection, ex Leu FPL 98, autumn 1998, 77 (with original tickets).