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Ancient Nomos Art is a museum of galleries exhibiting ancient coins and ancient mint maps. The coin gallery displays the diverse art and history of hand-crafted ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Persian and Medieval coinage. The ancient mints mapping gallery features Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Asia Minor and Medieval mint city regions and territories. Visitor's are welcome to explore, study and enjoy Ancient Nomos Art.
Greek, Rhodos – 229 BC
Rhodos
From Ancient Galleries
Obverse: Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right, wind blowing locks of hair.
Reverse: Large Rose flower with small bud to right, prow of galley to the left.
LEGEND SYMBOLS
Obv. Radiate (crown of rays) head of Helios facing slightly right, with ample locks of hair and wind-blown. Rev. Large Rose on base with small bud on stem extending to the right; ΡΟΔΙΟΝ above, prow of galley in field to left; ΑΜΕΙΝ – ΙΑΣ issuing magistrate flanking the stem, beaded border.
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The historical information for the above Rhodos tetradrachm exhibits are currently in review. Please come back to visit this item again in the next few weeks.
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DOCUMENTATION
Value: Tetradrachm. Metal: AR Silver. Weight: 13.60 grams. Mint: Rhodos, Rhodes. Date: 229-205 BC.
Attribution: Ashton 212; SNG Keckman 542; SNG Cop. 759; SNG Aulock 2799. MM 1989, 11; Weber, Plate 237, 6724.
Legend, Documentation and Attribution