

Greek Asia. Islands off Caria, Rhodes. AR Didrachm, c. 250-230 BC. Mnasimachos, magistrate. Obv. Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right. Rev. P-O. Rose with bud to right; MNAΣIMAXOΣ above; to left, Athena Nikephoros standing to left, holding aphlaston. HGC 6 1439; SNG Keckman 537-9; HNO 395 (temporary); Ashton 208. 6.55 g. 21.00 mm. Attractive specimen, boldly stuck with enchanting old cabinet tone with a hint of iridescence. EF.