The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, Rhodes: Didrachm, struck c. 250-229 by the magistrate Masimachos

Obverse: radiate head of Helios canted slightly right

Reverse: μνασιμαχοσ: rose with bud to right; ethnic [ρ-ο] flanking stem, Athena Nikephoros to left

Metal: silver; Chian weight standard; 6.79g/12h

References: Ashton 208; Keckman 537-539; BMC p.244, 143

Condition: Good very fine, rich cabinet tone £200-£260

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Ratto Auction, Lugano, 24 June 1929, lot 497
A. Cahn Auction 66, Frankfurt, 9 May 1930, lot 338
Bt Spink, October 1942