★ A darkly toned didrachm from Rhodes ★

ISLANDS OFF CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 250-229 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 19 mm, 6.41 g, 11 h), Agesidamos, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios facing slightly to right. Rev. ΑΓΗΣΙΔΑΜΟΣ / P - O Rose with bud to right; to left, Artemis advancing left, holding torch. Ashton 206. SNG Keckman 535. Darkly toned. Some deposits and minor marks, otherwise, very fine.

From an old Swiss collection, formed in the 1970s and privately purchased from Münzen & Medaillen (with original ticket).