Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2021 Auction 15-16 Jan 2021
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CARIA. Islands off Caria. Rhodes. AR Didrachm (6.70 gms), ca. 250-229 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Brushed.
Ashton-208; HGC-6, 1439. Mnasimachos, magistrate. Obverse: Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right; Reverse: Rose with bud to right; MNAΣIMAXOΣ above; to left, Athena Nikephoros standing left. Possessing a rather well centered strike, this lustrous, vibrant example also offers quite a bit of sharpness. The level of handling is virtually non-existent, while a delightful golden-iridescence accentuates the devices.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00
Ashton-208; HGC-6, 1439. Mnasimachos, magistrate. Obverse: Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right; Reverse: Rose with bud to right; MNAΣIMAXOΣ above; to left, Athena Nikephoros standing left. Possessing a rather well centered strike, this lustrous, vibrant example also offers quite a bit of sharpness. The level of handling is virtually non-existent, while a delightful golden-iridescence accentuates the devices.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00