Drachm - Kallixeinos

Issuer Rhodes
Year 88 BC - 84 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Drachm (1)
Currency Rhodian plintophoric drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 2.2 g
Diameter 14 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, Incuse
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Jenkins, Rhodian#–, HN Online#2559, SNG Ashmolean#677, SNG von Aulock#2828, HGC 6#1461 var.
Obverse description Radiate head of Helios right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Rose with single bud and tendril to right, kerykion (caduceus) to left, name of magistrate above, all within incuse square.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΚΑΛΛΙΞΕΙ P O
(Translation: Kallixeinos P O = Rhodes)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (88 BC - 84 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 3931877590
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