Watch List notes:

ISLANDS OFF CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 125-88 BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 13.5 mm, 1.28 g, 12 h), plinthophoric series, struck under the magistrate Melantas. Radiate head of Helios, three-quarter facing to right. Rev. Ρ - Ο ΜΕΛΑΝΤΑΣ Rose with bud to right; below to right, bunch of grapes; all within shallow incuse square. Jenkins, Rhodian 98. Lightly toned. Very fine.

From the Vineyard Collection, ex Astarte XI, 12 December 2002, 427.