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Drachm of Rhodes with head of Helios, struck under Kallisthenes
Greek
Hellenistic Period
3rd–2nd century B.C.
Mint: Caria (Islands off), Rhodes
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 16 mm. Weight: 2.74 gm.
Credit Line
Source unidentified
Accession Number18.673
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 2063.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Helios, unradiate, 3/4 face to right, hair in flying locks.
Reverse: Rose on stalk, with bud to left and right.
Club at right.
Below rose: inscription in Greek. Above: name of magistrate in Greek.
Reverse: Rose on stalk, with bud to left and right.
Club at right.
Below rose: inscription in Greek. Above: name of magistrate in Greek.