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Carian Islands, Rhodes, Silver Tetradrachm
Carian Islands, Rhodes (c. 404-385 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm. Head of Helios facing, slightly inclined to the right, rev. POΔ-ION, rose, with a bud on right, an olive-sprig and Φ on left; all within an incuse square, 15.30g., 12h (D. Bérend, 'Les Tétradrachmes de Rhodes de la première période, 1er partie', SNR 51, 1972, 79 (this coin); Ashton 43, pl. 6.2; Prospero, lot 50 (this obverse die)). Extremely rare, only eight examples (including this piece) recorded by Ashton. Of outstanding style, one of the finest of this series, surfaces a little bright and some light traces of double-striking on reverse, otherwise struck in high relief and extremely fine, a beautiful coin.
The inspiration for the facing head coinage of Rhodes most likely comes from the contemporary facing heads of Arethusa engraved by the artist Kimon at Syracuse. This particular obverse die is one of the finest, the head of Helios being rendered to a high standard of artistry by a master engraver.
Coins derive their value from their rarity, condition, visual appeal and - most importantly – the size of their collector base. Our specialists are experienced at assessing preservation and identifying details that distinguish a common coin from a valuable one.
I have coins to sell, what’s the next step?
Contact one of our specialists directly or email info@sovr.co.uk with pictures or a description of your coins and we will get back to you as soon as possible with an idea of value.
How will my purchases be shipped?
We ship via registered post for items under £3,000 and by courier for more valuable or bulky items. Every shipment from Sovereign Rarities is fully covered by our insurance. If you are concerned, please contact us with any queries at info@sovr.co.uk.
What happens if I’m not entirely happy with my purchase?
On bullion products the price of goods are linked to underlying metal prices or financial markets and all sales are final, there are no refunds or exchanges. There is no statutory right to return or cancel an order once placed under the Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004 or Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
However, for non-bullion items, should you be unhappy with your purchase or it is in any way not as described we will accept refunds within 14 days of you receiving your item(s). If uncertain about a purchase, we encourage our clients to ask any questions beforehand so as to minimise the time our valuable coins spend in transit.