Drachm. Greek Coins. Islands of Caria. Rhodos, Rhodes. 125-88 BC. Antaios Magistrate. Radiate head of Helios right. Rose with bud to left; ANTAIOΣ above, P-O flanking rose, sun to lower right; all within incuse square. Magnificent specimen with a superb strike and exceptionally fine metal quality. Pristine surfaces with full original luster. Very rare in this grade. The plinthophoric coinage of Rhodes, dating from the early 1st century BC, was issued in large quantities to meet the considerable expenses arising from the threat posed by the Kingdom of Pontus. The siege of the island by Mithridates suggests that this production took place around 90 BC. During these financial difficulties, it appears that some inhabitants of Rhodes, including non-citizens, whether organized in associations or not, also contributed silver for coin production, as suggested by epigraphic and numismatic evidence. Mint state. Jenkins. Rhodian, Group D, 128. Hgc. 6, 1460. Ag. 2,36.

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Islands of Caria. Rhodos, Rhodes. Drachm. 125-88 BC. Antaios Magistrate. (Jenkins-Rhodian, Group D, 128). (Hgc-6, 1460). Anv.: Radiate head of Helios right. Rev.: Rose with bud to left; ANTAIOΣ above, P-O flanking rose, sun to lower right; all within incuse square. Ag. 2,36 g.

Magnificent specimen with a superb strike and exceptionally fine metal quality. Pristine surfaces with full original luster. Very rare in this grade.

The plinthophoric coinage of Rhodes, dating from the early 1st century BC, was issued in large quantities to meet the considerable expenses arising from the threat posed by the Kingdom of Pontus. The siege of the island by Mithridates suggests that this production took place around 90 BC.

During these financial difficulties, it appears that some inhabitants of Rhodes, including non-citizens, whether organized in associations or not, also contributed silver for coin production, as suggested by epigraphic and numismatic evidence. Mint state. Est...500,00.

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