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Didrachm, Rhodian standard, about 200 BC. AR 6.54 g. Head of Apollo Karneios r. with diadem and ram's horn. Rev. THNIWN Poseidon, wearing himation, nude to waist, standing l., holding trident with his l. hand, dolphin on his outstretched r. hand; in field l., bunch of grapes. SNG Lockett 2631. Grose 525,7300.
Very rare . Excellent Hellenistic style. Large flan. Extremely fine Provenance: Auction Leu Numismatik AG, Zürich 65 (1996), 182.
Price realized | 20'000 CHF |
Starting price | 8'000 CHF |
Estimate | 10'000 CHF |