Hemidrachm - Menestheus

€297,185.00
IssuerRhodes
Year125 BC - 88 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHemidrachm (1/2)
CurrencyRhodian plintophoric drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight1.4 g
Dimensions13 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Jenkins#, Rhodian#181, HN Online#146
Obverse descriptionRadiate head of Helios, three-quarter facing right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionMagistrate name above; Ρ / Ο on either side of rose with bud to left; below to right, shield; all within shallow square incuse.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΜΕΝΕΣΘΕΥΣ P O
(Translation: Menestheus Rhodes)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (125 BC - 88 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5842801460
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