Watch List notes:

ISLANDS OFF CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 88-84 BC. Drachm (Silver, 18 mm, 1.77 g, 12 h), 'Plinthophoric' coinage. Maes, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios to right. Rev. ΜΑΗΣ / P - O Rose with bud to left and right; to right, headdress of Isis; all within incuse square. HGC 6, 1461. Jenkins, Rhodian, Group E, 246. Karl 623 (this coin). SNG Keckman 686. A lustrous and exceptionally sharp and fresh example with beautiful iridescent toning. Virtually as struck.


From the collection of Erich Karl, Lanz 131, 27 November 2006, 623.