CARIA. Islands off Caria. Rhodes. AV Hemistater (4.25 gms), ca. 125-88 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-6, 1414; SNG Keckman-Unlisted. Timostrates, magistrate. Obverse: Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right; Reverse: Rose with bud to left; kerykeion to right, ΤΙΜΟΣΤΡΑΤΗΣ above; all within incuse square. EXCEEDINGLY RARE and brilliant, this lightly handled and virtually never encountered denomination presents a great deal of alluring eye appeal and is undoubtedly a type that is on the list of many a connoisseur.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Ex: Michael F. Price Collection (Stack's - 12/1996) Lot # 67.
Estimate: $15000 - $25000