Sale: CNG 61, Lot: 749. Closing Date: Sep 25, 
2002. Estimate $750  

CARIA, Islands off. Rhodes. Circa 295-280 BC. AR 
Didrachm (6.39 gm). Radiate head of Helios right / 
Rose; star and NI to left. 

Ashton, "Rhodian Coinage and the Colossus," in RN 1988, 18 
(A9/P10); SNG von Aulock 2770 (wrongly attributed 
to Nisyros). Toned VF. Very rare. ($750)
The profile head of Helios is quite different from 
the usual facing heads and can safely be taken as 
a representation of the head of the famous 
Colossus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient 
world, which was under construction at the time 
this coin was struck.

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Lot sold for  $600, plus buyers fees.

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