Impressive Helios
Greek Asia. Islands off Caria, Rhodes. AR Tetradrachm. Tharsytas, magistrate, c. 229-205 BC. Obv. Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right. Rev. P-O. Rose with bud to right; ΘAPΣYTAΣ above; to left, eagle standing right on torch. HGC 6 1432; SNG Keckman 550; Ashton 215. 13.54 g. 26.50 mm. Attractive delicate warm tone, underlying luster. About EF.