ANCIENT COINS. Greek. Carian Islands, Rhodes (c.250-229 BC), Silver Didrachm, magistrate Mnasimachos, radiate head of Helios facing, inclined slightly to right, rev rose, bud on right, MNAΣIMAXOΣ above, P-O flanking stem, Athens Nikephoros standing left on left, 6.47g, 11h (Ashton 208; SNG Keckman 537; SNG von Aulock 2807). Attractive light iridescent tone, good very fine.
ex Capt Southey collection, purchased from A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd, 1948
Estimate: £300-350