CARIAN ISLANDS. Rhodes. Ca. 125-88 BC

CARIAN ISLANDS. Rhodes. Ca. 125-88 BC. AR hemidrachm (silver, 1.23g, 12mm), Uncertain magistrate

Obv: Diognetus, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right

Rev: Rose with bud on tendril to both sides; sun in lower right field, P-O across fields, all within incuse square

Ref: HGC 6, 1464 var.

Note: Remnants of the original patina on the reverse; nonetheless, beautifully struck and exhibiting an attractive patina.