Islands off Caria, Rhodos Diobol Ca. 275-250 BC

Very rare Diobol from the island of Rhodos.
See Nomos, Obolos 42, lot 361: https://www.numisbids.com/sale/10633/lot/?lot=361

Islands off Caria, Rhodos.
Ca. 275-250 BC.
Diobol (Silver, 10.8 mm, 0.8 g).

Obv: Radiate head of Helios right.
Rev: P-O. Two rose buds (mark of value); above, Phrygian helmet.

Reference: SNG Copenhagen 744. SNG Keckman 519-522. SNG Munich 589. Very rare.

Rhodos was one of the leading maritime powers of the Hellenistic eastern Mediterranean. Its strategic position between the Aegean, Anatolia and the Levant supported extensive trade, naval strength and prosperity. The city was renowned for the Colossus of Rhodes, its schools and artistic production, while its widely circulating silver coinage reflected both commercial influence and a strong civic identity centered on Helios.

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