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Caria, Rhodos, Ashton 288
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struck c.205-188 BC
AR - drachm, 2.50g, 14.83mm
obv. Head of Helios, slightly r.
rev. Rose blossom, above GORGOS (magistrate), beneath R - O
in l. field bow in bow-case
ref. Ashton 288; SNG Helsinki 582; SNG Copenhagen 783
VF, uncleaned, some earthen deposits
The similarity with Alexander is striking. Even his anastole is present. For more information about Helios look at the thread 'Mythological interesting coins'.
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