Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 134 21 Nov 2022
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Greek Coins. Islands off Caria, Rhodes.
Tetradrachm circa 400-385, AR 15.09 g. Facing head of Helios, slightly r. Rev. POΔ – ION Rose with bud l.; in field, Φ and phiale. All within incuse square. Pozzi 2682 var. (phiale in l. field). Bérend, Rhodes –. Cf. Leu sale 83, 2002, 332.
An extremely rare variety. An elegant facing portrait of fine style struck in high relief.
Superb old cabinet tone, unobtrusive traces of overstriking, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Hess-Leu sale 24 March 1959, 263. From a Distinguished Swiss collection.
Tetradrachm circa 400-385, AR 15.09 g. Facing head of Helios, slightly r. Rev. POΔ – ION Rose with bud l.; in field, Φ and phiale. All within incuse square. Pozzi 2682 var. (phiale in l. field). Bérend, Rhodes –. Cf. Leu sale 83, 2002, 332.
An extremely rare variety. An elegant facing portrait of fine style struck in high relief.
Superb old cabinet tone, unobtrusive traces of overstriking, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Hess-Leu sale 24 March 1959, 263. From a Distinguished Swiss collection.