Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 37 18 Nov 2020
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ISLANDS OFF CARIA. Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 340-316 B.C. AR didrachm. 6.81 gm. 19 mm. Head of Helios facing slightly right / Rose with bud to right; [ΡΟ]ΔΙΟ[Ν] above, grape bunch and E to left; all within incuse square. Ashton 98. HGC 6, 1433. SNG Copenhagen 728. Very Fine; beautiful old toning; some light earthen deposits highlighting Helios. Attractive example of this iconic classical type.
From an American collection formed in the 1950's with coins purchased from major London houses at the time.