Hemidrachm - Melantas

Issuer Rhodes
Year 125 BC - 88 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Hemidrachm (1/2)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 1.2 g
Diameter 14 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, Incuse
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HGC 6#1463 var., HN Online#77
Obverse description Radiate head of Helios, three-quarter facing to right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Rose with bud to right and below to right, bunch of grapes. All within shallow incuse square.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΜΕΛΑΝΤΑΣ P O
(Translation: Melantas Rhodes)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (125 BC - 88 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 1996858550
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