Davissons Ltd.
Auction 40 3 Mar 2021
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ISLANDS OFF CARIA. Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 88/42 B.C.-A.D. 14. AR drachm. 4.19 gm. 20 mm. Charmios, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right / Rose seen from above; XAPMEIOΣ above, winged kerykeion to left, Ρ - Ο below. Cf. Ashton & Weiss 296 (this magistrate but with obverse die A100, known to be used for Euphranor, combined with an unrecorded reverse die). HGC 6, 1456. Mint State. Virtually as struck, sharp, attractive, and well struck, with lightly iridescent toning. Beautiful style, well centered on a large flan. Extremely Rare. Very rare magistrate (Ashton & Weiss knew of just one coin with his name).