Hemidrachm - Menestheus

Issuer Rhodes
Year 125 BC - 88 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Hemidrachm (1/2)
Currency Rhodian plintophoric drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 1.4 g
Diameter 13 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Jenkins, Rhodian#181, HN Online#146
Obverse description Radiate head of Helios, three-quarter facing right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Magistrate name above; Ρ / Ο on either side of rose with bud to left; below to right, shield; all within shallow square incuse.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΜΕΝΕΣΘΕΥΣ P O
(Translation: Menestheus Rhodes)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (125 BC - 88 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 5842801460
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