Greek Silver & Bronze
Lot 2174 Greek Silver & Bronze
Estimate $250
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SOLD $270
CARIAN ISLANDS, Rhodes, (175-170 B.C.), Pseudo-Rhodian issue in Thessaly, silver drachm, (2.46 grams), obv. head of Helios three-quarter face to right with hair loose, rev. rose, with bud on right, above **ERMIAS, I **W left and right of stalk, (S.5092, SNG Finland 793-5). Delightful blue and gold tone, extremely fine.
It is believed the issue was a military issue to pay for Cretan mercenaries, used in Thessaly and other parts of Central Greece.
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