Hemidrachm - Melantas

€192,681.00
IssuerRhodes
Year125 BC - 88 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHemidrachm (1/2)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight1.2 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HGC 6#1463 var., HN Online#77
Obverse descriptionRadiate head of Helios, three-quarter facing to right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionRose with bud to right and below to right, bunch of grapes. All within shallow incuse square.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΜΕΛΑΝΤΑΣ P O
(Translation: Melantas Rhodes)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (125 BC - 88 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1996858550
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