Description
The island of Rhodes became a major commercial and military power in the Fourth Century B.C.
Obverse: Head of Helios the Sun God
Reverse: Rose with bud, sphinx seated in the field.
Diameter: 23 mm
Silver plated lead-free pewter, made in the USA
Packaged in a coin collecting flip with the description of coin printed on flip insert.
Ariel (verified owner) –
Beautiful coin, looks better then pictured.The head of the Rhodian Colossus is the only description of one of the Seven Wonders of Antiquity, long time since perished. This coin is indeed a cultural artifact. Thank you!